Paediatric life support Flashcards
What is the first step after finding a child on the ground?
Check if they are responsive
What is the first stage of life support in an unresponsive child?
Give 5 rescue breaths
What should be done after giving 5 rescue breaths?
Check for signs of circulation
How would you check for signs of circulation in an infant?
Brachial or femoral pulse
How would you check for signs of circulaiton in a child (>1 year)?
Carotid pulse
What should be done after checking for signs of circulation?
Compression and ventilation
What is the compression:ventilation ratio for children and infants?
15:2
At what rate should the chest compressions be in both a child and an infant?
100-120/min
How should chest compressions be done in an infant?
Two-thumb encircling technique
Where should chest compressions be done on a child?
Compress the lower half of the sternum
How deep should the chest compressions be?
One-third of the anterior–posterior dimension of the chest
How deep should chest compressions be roughly on an infant?
4cm
How deep should chest compressions be on a child roughly?
5 cm for a child
