Infant CPR 2 Rescuer Show
In this section, we're going to cover two-responder infant CPR for the healthcare professional using a bag valve mask. (If you don't have a bag valve mask, a simple mask with a one-way valve will suffice.) Also, it's important to have the right size mask. But if you don't have an infant size mask, proceed using an adult size. Much of what was covered in the last section – Child CPR with Two Responders – will apply in this section – Infant CPR with Two Responders. The one difference being the method of compressions which will be explained below. Pro Tip #1: There is one variation that can be used when doing compressions on an infant or baby when a second responder is present, which is known as circumferential compressions. To perform circumferential compressions, wrap your fingers around the sides of the infant's chest, placing both thumbs over the compression point just below the nipple line. One of your thumbnails should be resting on the top of the other. If for some reason you're not able to perform circumferential compressions, then revert back to the normal compression procedure for infants – using your fingers at an angle perpendicular to the chest, meaning your knuckles are directly above your fingers during compressions. Remember that little force will be required when performing compressions on an infant. Pro Tip #2: The rate of compressions to rescue breaths during infant CPR is the same as with children – 15 compressions for every two rescue breaths. How to Provide CareAfter making sure the scene is safe, that your gloves are on, and that you have your rescue mask with a one-way valve (or bag valve mask when there are two responders), begin calling out to the victim to assess whether or not the infant is responsive. Are you OK? Can you hear me? (With infants, shouting their name, if you know it, may help.) If you don't get an initial response, place your hand on the infant's forehead and tap on the bottom of his or her feet. If you still do not get a response, proceed with the following steps.
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Once you reach the two-minute mark, the responder performing chest compressions will call out switch, or the agreed upon word or phrase you'll be using to coordinate a switching of duties. Responder two, after delivering two more rescue breaths, will hand the bag valve mask to responder one, walk around the patient and get into proper position, and begin performing chest compressions, while responder one prepares to administer rescue breaths using the bag valve mask.
A Word About Considerations for Pediatric PatientsCardiac emergencies in children and infants are usually secondary to respiratory problems and airway restrictions. While congenital heart conditions are possible, they aren't common. When cardiac arrest occurs in children and infants, it's usually caused by one of the following:
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