CPR Basics
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Name one potential hazard in a pool environment
Literally anything (pool is a dangerous place)
How do you check if an infant is unresponsive?
Gently tap the soles of their feet or flick the bottom of their foot
What should you do first when starting infant CPR?
Check for responsiveness
Scenario: You find an infant unresponsive in the pool. What should you do first?
Check for responsiveness and breathing, then call for help
What should you do if an infant is unresponsive and not breathing?
HINT: They did not drown
Start chest compressions
What should you look for in the environment before performing CPR?
Fire, Wire, Gass, Glass
What is the first thing you should do if the infant is unresponsive and not breathing?
Call for help and begin CPR if you're alone
What is the head-tilt, chin-lift technique used for in infant CPR?
To open the infant’s airway
Scenario: An infant is unresponsive and not breathing but has no history of drowning. What is your first step in CPR?
Start with chest compressions
How many compressions should you give before rescue breaths?
30 compressions
Why is it important to check for electrical hazards before performing CPR in a pool?
Electrical devices near water can pose a shock risk
If the infant is only gasping, should you start CPR?
Yes, start CPR as gasping is not normal breathing
How deep should chest compressions be for an infant?
At least 1/3 the depth of the chest, around 1.5 inches
Scenario: You are alone, and an infant is unresponsive but breathing normally. What should you do next?
Monitor the infant closely, and keep them in the recovery position if necessary
What is the proper rate for chest compressions in infant CPR?
At least 100 per minute
f the area around the infant has sharp objects, what should you do?
Move the infant to a safer location before performing CPR
What action should you take if the infant is unresponsive but breathing normally?
Monitor the infant and place them in the recovery position if necessary
How do you deliver rescue breaths to an infant?
Seal your mouth over the infant’s nose and mouth and give 2 gentle breaths, each over 1 second.
Scenario: An infant is unresponsive and gasping. What should you do?
Start CPR immediately, performing 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths