Breaths

Audrey Johnson
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    Infant CPR

Keep in mind that children’s lungs are much smaller and be sure to use shallower breaths. Watch victim’s chest to prevent stomach distention.

If the child is not breathing:

  • Cover the child’s mouth tightly with your mouth
  • Pinch the nose closed
  • Keep the chin lifted and head tilted
  • Give two slow breaths. Do NOT give large, full, forceful breaths.

If the chest does NOT rise, try the chin lift-head tilt again, and give two more breaths. If the chest still doesn’t rise, check to see if something is blocking the airway and try to remove it.