5b. Two-Rescuer BLS for Infants, Basic Life Support (BLS) (2018) OLD
This lesson covers BLS for infants, in two-rescuer situations. Infants are defined as age 0 to 12 months. In two-rescuer situations, each rescuer has specific duties. Clear communication is important to ensure the best possible administration of care. The differences in treatment for infants as opposed to children or adults are discussed. "The first step is to shake their shoulders and shout at the infant to determine if they are responsive. Then, asses if they are breathing by putting your ear up to their mouth or by watching their chest. If the infant is not responding or breathing, then send the second rescuer to activate EMS by calling 911 and to retrieve an AED. (The AHA emphasizes that cell phones with built-in speaker are available everywhere, so rescuers do not have to leave the scene to call 911.) Next, feel for the infant’s brachial pulse for no more than 10 seconds. If there is no pulse or you can’t tell, begin CPR with 30 chest compressions followed by two breaths. If you feel a pulse but the rate is less than 60 beats per minute, then begin CPR. When the second rescuer returns, begin CPR by performing 15 compressions and having the second rescuer deliver two breaths. If the second rescuer can fit their hands around the infant’s chest, then have them perform CPR using the two-thumb encircling hands method. Make sure not to press on the bottom end of the sternum as it can cause injury. Also, keep in mind that compression depth should be about 1.5 inches and at a rate of at least 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Next, use and follow the AED prompts while continuing CPR until EMS arrives or until the infant’s condition normalizes." Need certified or rectified in BLS, visit https://disquefoundation.org/bls-cert... ************************************** Follow us on social media! Facebook: / disquefoundation Twitter: / disquefndn Instagram: / savealifeinitiative Pinterest: / disquefoundation LinkedIn: / disquefoundation Website: https://disquefoundation.org/ To find out more about the Save a Life Initiative and the Disque foundation please visit our site or email us at [email protected] Together, let’s save lives.
