Keeping on pace with a metronome can also help with ventilation rate, as you’ll introduce oxygen at the same rhythm.

We recommend that our instructors incorporate the use of a metronome in their classes as well. There are many Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) that have a metronome that beeps to the correct speed, to aid in chest compressions, and all training units should have one as well. Metronomes can help keep the rhythm.Ī study conducted in 2015 showed that when using a metronome alongside chest compressions, the compression rate was able to be better maintained than with those that didn’t use one. For a child, you’ll use one hand, and a baby you’ll use two fingers, and you’ll compress to only 1/3 the depth of the chest. Remember, the depth of compressions on an adult is 2-2.4 inches with both hands. You’ll be doing 1 to 2 compressions every second. If this seems like a fast pace, it’s because it is.

Continue with cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths until the infant begins to recover or emergency help arrives.4.1 Related Articles 100-120 compressions per minute.

After 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 a minute, give 2 rescue breaths.

Use the heel of 1 hand if you can't achieve a depth of 4cm using the tips of 2 fingers. The quality (depth) of chest compressions is very important.

Place 2 fingers in the middle of the infant's chest and push down by 4cm (about 1.5 inches), which is approximately one-third of the chest diameter.

Place your mouth over the infant's mouth and nose and blow steadily and firmly into their mouth, checking that their chest rises.

Remove any visible obstructions from their mouth and nose.

Open the infant's airway by placing 1 hand on their forehead and gently tilting the head back and lifting their chin.

Continue with cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths until the child begins to recover or emergency help arrives.

After every 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 a minute, give 2 breaths.

Use 2 hands if you can't achieve a depth of 5cm using 1 hand.

Place the heel of 1 hand on the centre of the child's chest and push down by 5cm (about 2 inches), which is approximately one-third of the chest diameter.

Seal your mouth over their mouth, and blow steadily and firmly into their mouth, checking that their chest rises.

Open the child's airway by placing 1 hand on their forehead and gently tilting their head back and lifting the chin.

It's more likely children will have a problem with their airways and breathing than a problem with their heart. You should carry out CPR with rescue breaths on a child.

COVID-19 guidance for first responders on GOV.UK.

Resuscitation Council UK statement on COVID-19 in relation to CPR and resuscitation.

If there's a chance the person who's unwell has COVID-19, place a cloth or towel over their mouth and nose and do hands-only CPR until an ambulance arrives. Information: Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice

Continue with cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths until they begin to recover or emergency help arrives.

Seal your mouth over their mouth and blow steadily and firmly into their mouth for about 1 second.

Tilt the person's head gently and lift the chin up with 2 fingers.

After every 30 chest compressions, give 2 rescue breaths.

Place the heel of your hand on the centre of the person's chest, then place the palm of your other hand on top and press down by 5 to 6cm (2 to 2.5 inches) at a steady rate of 100 to 120 compressions a minute.

Repeat these compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 times a minute until an ambulance arrives or for as long as you can.

Keeping your hands on their chest, release the compression and allow their chest to return to its original position.

Using your body weight (not just your arms), press straight down by 5 to 6cm (2 to 2.5 inches) on their chest.

Position yourself so your shoulders are directly above your hands.

Place the palm of your other hand on top of the hand that's on their chest and interlock your fingers.

Kneel next to the person and place the heel of your hand on the breastbone at the centre of their chest.

If you're not completely confident, attempt hands-only CPR instead. If you have been trained in CPR, including rescue breaths, and feel confident using your skills, you should give chest compressions with rescue breaths. When you call 999 for an ambulance, you should be given basic life-saving instructions over the phone, including advice about CPR. If someone is unconscious and not breathing normally, call 999 and start CPR straight away.

This includes hands-only CPR and CPR with rescue breaths. This page gives information and guidance about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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