CPR - infant - series

1. Check for responsiveness. Shake or tap the infant gently. See if the infant moves or makes a noise. Shout, “Are you OK?”

2. If there is no response, shout for help.Send someone to call 911. Do not leave the infant yourself to call 911 until you have given about one minute of CPR.

3. Carefully place the infant on his or her back.If there is a chance the infant has a spinal injury, two people are needed to move the infant without twisting the head and neck.

4. Open the airway.Lift up the chin with one hand. At the same time, push down on the forehead with the other hand.

5. Look, listen, and feel for breathing.Place your ear close to the infant’s mouth and nose. Watch for chest movement. Feel for breath on your cheek.

Review Date: 03/21/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-RooseveltHospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed HealthcareNetwork.