When Performing Cpr on an Infant

When Performing Cpr on an Infant

What are the steps for performing CPR on an infant?

How to perform CPR on an infant (ages 0-1)
  1. Step 1: Check for responsiveness. Gently tap the infant’s foot or shoulder and yell. …
  2. Step 2: Give 30 chest compressions. Put the baby on a hard, flat surface. …
  3. Step 3: Open the airway. …
  4. Step 4: Give 2 breaths. …
  5. Step 5: Continue giving infant CPR until help arrives.

What is the order of doing CPR on an infant child?

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