Breathing for an Infant
These instructions are for giving rescue breathing to an infant under the ages of 1. It will show you what to do when there is a pulse, but the infant is not breathing on its own.
Instructions
1. Check the scene for safety, then check the infant for consciousness by tickling its feet or gently tapping its shoulder. Call 911 or the local emergency number.
2. Open the infant's airway by placing one hand on the forehead and two fingers under the chin, gently tilting the head back enough so the mouth opens naturally.
3. Look, listen and feel for breathing by placing your ear near the infant's mouth and watching his/her chest for any signs of movement.
4. Give two initial rescue breaths to determine if the infant is choking by covering its mouth and nose with your mouth. Only breathe hard enough until you see the chest gently rise, which should be no more than a puff.
5. If breaths go in, feel for a pulse on the brachial artery, or the inside of the upper arm, using your index and middle finger.
6. If there is a pulse, but no breathing, give the infant one breath every three seconds. Recheck for signs of life (pulse) every few minutes. Continue this until EMS or further help arrives.
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