CPR - Infant
Alternate Names : Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - Infant, Rescue Breathing and Chest Compressions - Infant, Resuscitation - Cardiopulmonary - Infant
Definition
CPR is a lifesaving procedure that is performed when an infant's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, as in cases of drowning, suffocation, choking, or injuries. CPR is a combination of:
- Rescue breathing, which provides oxygen to the infant's lungs
- Chest compressions, which keep the infant's blood circulating.
Permanent brain damage or death can occur within minutes if a infant's blood flow stops. Therefore, you must continue these procedures until the infant's heartbeat and breathing return, or trained medical help arrives.
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