Basic Life Support - Paediatric
|
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 |
1/3 depth child's chest |
1/3 depth child's chest |
1/3 depth child's chest |
| Ratio compressions to vent |
05:01( even with one rescuer ) |
05:01 (even with one rescuer) |
5:1 ( two rescuers )
15:2 (one rescuer ) |
| Compression rate per minute |
100 |
100 |
100 |
|
Chin lift Infant
Chin lift child
Jaw Thrust
Compressions
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Chest compression two hand - infant
Chest compression 2 fingers -child
Links
Recommendations for Irish services dealing with care of the critically ill children is available at www.aagbi.org/pdf/care_of_the_critically_ill_child.pdf( Local copy)
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