Paediatric Resuscitation Flashcards
1
Q
What position should a child’s head be in when assessing their airway?
A
Sniffing the morning air position
2
Q
How many rescue breaths do you give a child before you check carotid pulse and for signs of life?
A
5
3
Q
What is the ratio of chest compression to rescue breaths for a child?
A
15:2
4
Q
How deep do you give chest compressions to a child?
A
1/3 of the depth of the chest
5
Q
What position do you assess the airway of an infant?
A
neutral
6
Q
What pulse do you check in an infant?
A
Brachial pulse
7
Q
What is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for an infant?
A
15:2
