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One Rescuer:

30:2 chest compression to ventilation (breaths)- using two finger technique below nipple line to compress on the chest

Two Rescuers:

15:2 compression to ventilation (breaths)
For compression: use two thumb encircling hand technique i.e. Encircle the infant's chest with both hands; spread your fingers around the chest, and place your thumbs together over the lower third of the sternum. Forcefully compress the sternum with your thumbs
For two rescuers: change the compressor rescuer every 2 minutes i.e. every 5 cycle to avoid fatigue.

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