How to Perform Infant CPR: Updated Guidelines

Updated infant CPR guidelines: would you know how to help an infant in a cardiac emergency? This step-by-step demonstration reflects current recommendations for performing CPR on an infant under 1 year old. If an infant is unresponsive and not breathing effectively: 👉 Ensure the scene is safe and check for responsiveness 👉 Call 911 or have someone call immediately 👉 Begin CPR right away CPR steps: ✔️ Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest (just below the nipple line) ✔️ Perform 30 chest compressions at a depth of about 1.5 inches (4 cm) ✔️ Give 2 gentle breaths, just enough to see the chest rise (“cheek puffs”) ✔️ Continue cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths If you’re not trained or unsure: 👉 Call 911 (regardless) 👉Doing something is better than doing nothing. In a cardiac emergency, every second counts, and your actions can save a life. 🤝 Share this with parents, caregivers, and anyone who should know this ❤️ Follow @actionfirstaid.ca for more lifesaving tips and first aid training #infantcpr #cprtraining #barriefirstaid #babysafety #actionfirstaid