6b: Chest Compressions in Child CPR (2021) OLD
Chest Compressions in Child CPR is the topic of this lesson. The steps of CPR in children remain similar to those used for adults. The main goals are early administration of CPR, pushing hard and fast on the chest, and giving breaths. If a child appears adult-sized, he/she can be treated as an adult for the purpose of CPR.
*The newest information for 2022 is available here: • OLD 6b: Chest Compressions (2023)
"The steps of CPR in children are similar to those in adults. The main goals are early administration of CPR and pushing hard and fast on the chest, and giving breaths. Children who appear adult-size can be treated as adults for the purposes of CPR.
As a rescuer, if you are untrained in CPR, then give the “hands-only” CPR. The “hands-only” CPR is when you give continuous compressions but no breaths.
To do CPR on a child, first position them on their back on a firm, hard surface.
Move any clothing away from the chest.
Place the heel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone.
Push straight down approximately at least one third the depth of the chest. In most children, this is about two inches, which is 5 cm. Compressions should be delivered at a rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute.
Let the chest recoil to its normal position after every compression.
Performing CPR can be tiring. If someone else is available to help, change roles every two minutes and work to minimize the pause in between compressions."
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