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Welcome to BLS CPR (Adult / Child / Infant) CPR techniques

Infant Chest Compression Technique :

Position yourself on the victim's side
Victim should be on his/her back - if trauma is suspected STABILIZE THE NECK and then roll the victim over on his/her back
Remove the clothing
1 Rescuer: Use two finger technique below nipple line to compress on the chest
2 Rescuer: Use two thumbs encircling chest below nipple line to compress on the chest
Push hard and fast at a rate of 100 compressions per minute
Push 1 1/2 inch or 1/3 depth of the chest
After each compression allow the chest to return to original position

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