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First Aid Tips - CPR for Infants (Age <1)


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1. Shout and Tap

- Shout and gently tap the child on the shoulder. if there is no reponse, position the infant on his or her back.




2. Open The Airway

- Open the airway using a head tilt lifting of chin. Do not tilt the head too far back.

 


3. Give 2 Gentle Breaths

- If the baby is NOT breathing give two small gentle breaths. Cover the baby's mouth. Each breath should be 1 second long. You should see the baby's chest rise with each breath.

 


4. Give 30 Compressions

- Give 30 gentle chest compressions at the rate of 100 per minute. Use two or three fingers in the center of the chest just below the nipples. Press down approximately one-third the depth of the chest.


5. Repeat

- Repeat with 2 breath and 30 compressions. After two minutes of repeated cycles call 999 or 112 and continue giving breaths and compressions.



 
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