Resusc and Emergency Transport Services Flashcards
1
Q
How should you position the head for basic resusc?
A
Position the head - neutral position (<1 year old), or sniffing position ( 1 year of age)
2
Q
How should you administer external cardiac compressions for a child/adolescent?
A
- With large children use the “heel” of one hand with the other superimposed.
- For small children use the heel of one hand
- For infants use two fingers.
- For newborn infants the best technique is a two-handed hold in which both thumbs compress the sternum.
3
Q
What are the basics for time and rhythm of CPR in CHILDREN?
A
- 2 breaths: 15 compressions
- 2 months
- At least 1/3 sternum
