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What steps do you follow to check the brachial artery pulse in an infant?

Place 2 or 3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder, then press the fingers to attempt to feel the pulse for at least 5 to 10 seconds.

What steps do you follow to check the femoral artery pulse in a child?

Place 2 or 3 fingers in the inner thigh, midway between the hip bone and the pubic bone, and feel for a pulse for 5 to 10 seconds.

What is the target rate for chest compressions for children?

100 to 120/min

During CPR on a child, you should place 1 or 2 hands over the __________ of the __________.

<p>lower half; breastbone</p> Signup and view all the answers

During CPR on a child, interruptions to chest compressions should be limited to no more than _______ seconds.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate depth of chest compressions for infants?

<p>Approximately 1 1/2 inches (4 cm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When performing chest compressions for an infant, you can use 2 thumbs or put 2 ________ in the center of the chest, just below the ________ line.

<p>fingers; nipple</p> Signup and view all the answers

When performing chest compressions for an infant in a 2-rescuer situation, you should put 2 _______ in the center of the chest.

<p>thumbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for infants and children when there is one rescuer?

<p>30:2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you witness a collapse and are alone?

<p>Leave the victim to activate the emergency response system and get the AED before beginning CPR.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are not alone during a witnessed collapse, what should you do?

<p>Send someone to get the AED and begin CPR immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct pad placement for AEDs on infants and children?

<p>One pad on the chest and one pad on the back.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are alone after an unwitnessed collapse?

<p>Start CPR with cycles of 30:2; after about 2 minutes, activate the emergency response system and get an AED if not already done.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What pads should you use for a child under 8 years of age?

<p>Smaller-sized pads that are designed for children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your AED includes smaller-sized pads for children, you should use them; if not, use the __________ pads while making sure that they don't touch or overlap.

<p>adult</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Pulse Checks for Infants and Children

  • For infants, check the brachial artery pulse by placing 2-3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder.
  • For children, check the femoral pulse by placing 2-3 fingers in the inner thigh, midway between hip and pubic bones.

CPR Initiation

  • If no pulse is felt within 10 seconds, or if the heart rate is 60/min or less, initiate high-quality CPR starting with chest compressions.

Chest Compressions: Children

  • Compression rate: 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
  • Compression depth: approximately 2 inches (5 cm).
  • Hand placement: 1 or 2 hands on the lower half of the breastbone.
  • Allow complete chest recoil; do not lean on the chest.
  • Minimize interruptions to less than 10 seconds.

Chest Compressions: Infants

  • Compression rate: 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
  • Compression depth: approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).
  • Hand placement for one rescuer: 2 fingers center of the chest below the nipple line.
  • For two rescuers, use the two-thumb-encircling hands technique.
  • Complete chest recoil is necessary; interruptions should also be limited to less than 10 seconds.

Compression-to-Ventilation Ratio

  • For one rescuer: 30 compressions to 2 ventilations.
  • For two or more rescuers: 15 compressions to 2 ventilations.

Witnessed vs. Unwitnessed Collapse

  • In witnessed collapse:
    • If alone, leave to activate the emergency response system and get an AED before starting CPR.
    • If not alone, send someone for the AED and begin CPR immediately.
  • In unwitnessed collapse:
    • If alone, start CPR with 30:2 cycles.
    • After about 2 minutes, activate emergency response if still alone.

AED Use and Pad Placement

  • Use child-sized pads for children under 8; otherwise, use adult pads ensuring they don’t overlap.
  • For infants and children, place one AED pad on the chest and another on the back, following package instructions for proper orientation.

Pediatric BLS Algorithm for Healthcare Providers (Single Rescuer)

  • Ensure scene safety before proceeding.
  • Check for responsiveness by tapping the shoulders and shouting, “Are you OK?”
  • If no response, shout for help and activate emergency response via mobile.
  • Monitor breathing and pulse; if a pulse is felt without normal breathing, give rescue breaths every 2-3 seconds.

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