compression to ventilation ratio in paeds CPR
15:2
how many rescue breaths should initally be given
5
where should you check for signs of circulation in an infant
brachial or femoral
where should you check for signs of circulation in a child
femoral
rate of chest compressions in kids
100-120/min
both infants and children
depth of chest compression in paeds, location child vs infant
depress lower half of sternum by at least one-third of AP dimenesion (about4-5cm)
child = compress lower half of sternum
infant = ue two-thumb encircling technique for chest compresson