Child and infant CPR differences, back blows, Heimlich maneuver, and choking signs.
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- What is the correct hand placement for infant chest compressions?
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Use two fingers (index and middle finger) on the breastbone just below the nipple line- How deep should infant chest compressions be?
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About 1.5 inches or one-third the depth of the chest- What compression rate should be used for infant CPR?
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100 to 120 compressions per minute- How should the airway be opened in an unresponsive infant?
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Use a head-tilt chin-lift maneuver, but with a neutral head position, not extended back- What is the correct hand placement for child chest compressions?
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Use the heel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone- How deep should child chest compressions be?
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About 2 inches or one-third the depth of the chest- What compression rate should be used for child CPR?
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100 to 120 compressions per minute- What is the CPR compression-to-breath ratio for infants?
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30 compressions to 2 breaths- What is the correct rescue breath technique for an infant?
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Cover both the nose and mouth with your mouth and give a gentle breath over 1 second- When should back blows be used on a choking infant?
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When an infant has severe choking with an obstructed airway and cannot cry or cough effectively- What is the correct technique for back blows on an infant?
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Support the infant's jaw and chest with one hand, tip them face-down, and deliver 5 sharp blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand- At what age should the Heimlich maneuver not be used?
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Infants under 12 months old- How is the Heimlich maneuver performed on a child?
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Stand behind the child, place your fist above the navel and below the ribcage, grasp your fist with the other hand, and deliver quick upward thrusts- What is the correct fist placement for the Heimlich maneuver?
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Between the navel and the bottom of the breastbone- What are the signs of severe choking in an infant?
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Inability to cry, weak or no cough, difficulty breathing or stridor, and blue-tinged skin
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