| Infant ( < 1 yr ) | Small child ( 1-8 yrs ) | Larger child | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airway opening position | Neutral or slight head tilt | Head tilt / chin lift | Head tilt / chin lift |
| Breathing | Mouth to mouth and nose | Mouth to mouth | Mouth to mouth |
| Circulation: pulse check | Brachial or femoral | Brachial or carotid | Carotid |
| Chest compression: Landmark | 1 finger breadth below nipple line | 1 finger breadth above xiphisternum | 2 finger breadths above xiphisternum |
| Technique | Encircling or two fingers | One hand | Two hands |
| Depth | ⅓ depth child's chest | ⅓ depth child's chest | ⅓ depth child's chest |
| Ratio compressions to vent | 5:1 (even with one rescuer ) | 5:1 (even with one rescuer) | 5:1 (two rescuers), 15:2 (one rescuer ) |
| Compression rate per min | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Chin lift Infant
Chin lift child
Jaw Thrust
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