+PEDIATRIC CPR (Child and Infant)

  • Infant & Child CPR Changes

    • Infant Compressions: The traditional 2-finger technique is eliminated. Rescuers should use the 2-thumb-encircling-hands technique (preferred with 2 rescuers) or the heel of 1 hand.
    • CPR Ratios: Start with chest compressions using a 15:2 (BLS two-rescuer only) or 30:2 (single-rescuer) ratio; conventional CPR with breaths is preferred over compression-only.

  • Choking & Defibrillation Highlights

    • Choking Protocols: For infants, use 5 back blows alternating with 5 chest thrusts (abdominal thrusts are avoided). For children, cycle 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until clear or unresponsive.
    • AED & Training: Apply pediatric-attenuated AED settings with single-shock protocols, and note that individuals 12 and older can effectively learn CPR and AED use