Hey there, my fellow readers! Today, I stumbled upon an interesting piece of information that I thought could be of great help to all those worried parents out there who often wonder about what they would do if their little one ever stopped breathing.
How To Perform CPR on an Unconscious Infant
Don’t fret, folks! We have got you covered with a comprehensive guide on how to perform CPR on an unconscious infant.
First and foremost, we need to realize how important it is to keep our cool in such a critical situation. Panicking would only worsen things. So, the first thing that you need to do is call for medical assistance before proceeding with the CPR.
Next, lay your baby gently on their back on a firm, flat surface. If they’re not breathing and you can’t feel a pulse, place two fingers on the breastbone of your baby and begin two rescue breaths. If the baby still doesn’t start breathing, then it’s time for the CPR.
Put your hands on your baby’s chest and push rapidly and forcefully on the chest at least 100 times per minute. This must be done with one or two fingers — not with the palm of your hand — and you need to make sure that you release the chest after each compression so that it can refill with air. In between each of these compressions, deliver two rescue breaths to get air into the baby’s lungs again.
Step-by-Step Guide to Performing CPR on an Infant
Step 1: Check the environment and then the baby.
First, assess the environment around you and your baby. Look for any risks or hazards that may exist that may cause the baby to be in such a state. Then, check the baby. Call their name or tap their foot to see whether they respond or not. If there is no response, take their assessment by looking for signs of breathing and pulse.
Step 2: Call for help.
Call for medical professionals, such as paramedics or an ambulance, for immediate medical assistance. While you make the call, give some basic information about the baby’s condition and tell them about your location so that help can reach you as soon as possible.
Step 3: Start CPR
Now, it’s time for the CPR. First, place the baby on their back on a flat, firm surface, such as the floor or a table. Next, tilt their chin up slightly, and ensure that their airway is open. Place your mouth firmly on the baby’s mouth and nose and deliver two small mouth-to-mouth breaths.
After the two rescue breaths, place two fingers in the center of your baby’s chest just below the nipples. Push down with two fingers — not the palm of your hand — and compress the chest about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) deep and at least 100 times per minute. Compressions must be done quickly and smoothly with the baby’s head tilted back very slightly.
After 30 compressions, again deliver two more mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths, and then repeat compressions followed by rescue breathing until medical help arrives.
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