Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Adult/Child/Infant
The procedures used when administering CPR depend on a few variables. The victim’s age and the number rescuers are the most important. Infant CPR is used with victims under the age of one. Child CPR is used with victims between the ages of 1 and puberty. Adult CPR is used on victims who have entered puberty and older.
The protocol for CPR assumes that two rescuers are present: one to administer CPR and one to retrieve the AED.
Protocol for Two Rescuers
- Victim becomes unresponsive, not breathing, or only gasping for air
- Assess that the victim is truly unresponsive by yelling or tapping on the victim’s shoulders.
- Call 911
- Rescuer A begins CPR (compressions and ventilations) while rescuer B retrieves an AED
- Use the AED to check the victim as soon as possible, repeat every two minutes
- Push hard and fast while administering CPR
In many situations, a team of rescuers will be present, allowing for further delegation of tasks. Rescuer A can call 911 while Rescuer B begins compressions and Rescuer C prepares to administer ventilations. Simultaneously, Rescuer D is retrieving the AED and preparing for its use. Working as a team allows the victim to receive higher quality CPR in a timelier manner.
At the same time, a rescuer may find himself alone when dealing with an emergency. If the rescuer is alone, he should call 911 before beginning CPR unless the victim suffered an injury or drowning. In those cases, one minute of CPR should be administered before pausing to call 911. If an infant or child is found unconscious, deliver two minutes of CPR before pausing to call 911.
Administering CPR to a child or adult
- Ask the victim, “are you ok?” to check for consciousness. Try tapping on the shoulders to stimulate the victim. If the victim is truly not breathing and requires CPR, continue with the sequence.
- Position the victim laying flat on his back. Open or remove the victim’s shirt to provide access to the chest. Kneel next to the victim and position the hands on the victim’s chest.
- The heel of one palm should be placed on the center of the chest, in line with the victim’s nipples. Place the heel of the other hand on top of the first and interlock fingers.
- The fingers should point towards the victim’s nipples, with the long axis of the hand parallel to the ribs. This reduces the chance of rib fractures.
- Compressions are delivered with the heel of the palm. Fingers should not make contact with the chest during compressions. It may be necessary to extend or curl the fingers under to achieve this position.
- The rescuer should keep his elbows straight, shoulders over the hands, and lean over the victim. This creates a posture that allows hard and fast compressions to be delivered.
- Begin with 30 chest compressions at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute. Allow the chest to completely recoil between compressions. Press on the center of the chest. It may be helpful to count the compressions out loud as they are administered to keep track of progress.
- For adult victims, the compressions should be two inches deep.
- For child victims, the compressions should be 1/3 the chest diameter, or about two inches deep.
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