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Chapters	13
CE Credits	4.0
Validity	2 Year
Cost	$14.95
Duration	1-2 Hrs
ECC	Compliant
Exam Attempts	Unlimited
Wallet Card	Download/Print/Mail

Chapter 9: Child and Infant CPR

Children and infants often experience cardiac arrest because of breathing problems. Rescue breaths are especially important.

Child CPR

If alone and the collapse was not witnessed:

Give 5 cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths (about 2 minutes) before leaving to call 9-1-1.

Compressions:

Use one hand (or two if needed).
Compress at least 2 inches deep (about 1/3 chest depth).
Rate: 100–120 per minute.

Airway and breaths are the same as adults.

Infant CPR

Compressions:

Use either the two-thumb encircling hands technique or, if you cannot encircle the chest, compress the sternum with the heel of one hand.
Hand placement should be in the center of the chest just below the nipple line.
Compress about 1½ inches (1/3 chest depth).
Rate: 100–120 per minute.

Airway:

Tilt the head slightly.
Do not over-tilt.

Breaths:

Cover both the mouth and nose with your mouth.
Give gentle breaths.
Watch for chest rise.

If alone and collapse was not witnessed:

Give 5 cycles before leaving to call 9-1-1.

Child and Infant 2-Rescuer CPR

When two healthcare providers are present:

Use a 15:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio.
Compress at least one-third the depth of the chest:
- Child: about 2 inches (5 cm)
- Infant: about 1½ inches (4 cm)
For infants, use the two-thumb encircling technique when possible.

Switch roles every 2 minutes to maintain high-quality compressions. Minimize interruptions in compressions and keep pauses under 10 seconds whenever possible.