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What is cpr for infant?

Created on:2024-01-17  |   bomn

CPR, which stands for infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is an emergency rescue measure taken when a baby has a heartbeat or respiratory arrest. Because a baby's body is not fully developed yet, cardiopulmonary resuscitation requires a ...

Infant CPR, which stands for infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is an emergency rescue measure taken when a baby has a heartbeat or respiratory arrest. Because a baby's body is not fully developed yet, cardiopulmonary resuscitation requires a different approach than that of an adult. 

First of all, the core goal of infant cpris to quickly restore the infant's heartbeat and breathing to ensure that the brain and other important organs of the body receive sufficient oxygen and nutrients. When performing infant CPR, follow these steps:

C (chest compressions): Place the baby flat on a hard surface with the head slightly lower than the chest. The rescuer places the palms of both hands at the center of the line between the baby's nipples and the chest, and performs rhythmic compressions. Since the baby's chest is soft, the compression depth is about 1/3 to 1/2 of the chest thickness, and the compression is 100 to 120 times per minute. Pay attention to minimizing interruptions in compressions and avoiding hyperventilation during compressions.

A (open airway): While compressing, the baby's airway needs to be kept open. Place one hand on the baby's forehead, place the index and middle fingers of the other hand on the middle of the baby's mandible, and tilt the baby's head back. Be careful not to lean back too much to avoid cervical spine injury.

B (artificial respiration): If the baby is breathing spontaneously but the breathing is weak or irregular, only artificial respiration can be performed. Blow into the baby's lungs for about 1 second, making sure the chest is lifted. A complete breathing cycle should be performed after each artificial respiration, that is, 30 compressions and 2 artificial respirations.

In addition to the above three steps, in an emergency, if there are only rescuers at the scene, it may be more appropriate to perform two artificial respirations after every 30 compressions; if two people are performing CPR, it may be more appropriate to perform cprafter every 15 compressions. Give artificial respiration.

In addition to taking cprmeasures in a timely manner, while waiting for professional first aid personnel to arrive, it is also necessary to closely observe the baby's vital signs, such as heartbeat, breathing, complexion, etc. If possible, call the local emergency hotline as soon as possible to inform the rescuers of their current location, condition and first aid measures that have been taken.

To better respond to emergencies and implement effective infant CPR, parents and guardians should receive relevant training. Through simulation training or training courses provided by professional institutions, you can learn the correct cprskills and operating procedures to ensure that first aid can be provided to babies quickly and accurately at critical moments. In addition, parents and guardians should also be familiar with the contact information and arrival time of nearby medical emergency services so that they can quickly seek professional rescue in an emergency.

In summary, infant cpris an emergency rescue measure used to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation to infants in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. Correct and timely cproperation is crucial to saving a baby's life. Therefore, parents and guardians should be informed and trained to provide effective first aid to infants in emergencies.