For Specific Populations Flashcards

For a newborn immediately after birth, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio?

Answer: 3:1

Neonatal resuscitation uses a 3:1 compression-to-ventilation ratio.

What is the primary cause of cardiac arrest in most children and infants?

Answer: Respiratory failure or arrest

Pediatric arrests are most often caused by respiratory problems rather than primary cardiac events.

How should you open the airway of an infant with no suspected spinal injury?

Answer: Head-tilt/chin-lift to a neutral 'sniffing' position

An infant's airway is opened to a neutral 'sniffing' position to avoid over-extending the soft trachea.

For an infant, where should you check for a pulse?

Answer: Brachial artery in the upper arm

The brachial artery is the preferred site to check an infant's pulse.

What compression depth is recommended for a child (1 year to puberty)?

Answer: About 1/3 the depth of the chest, roughly 2 inches (5 cm)

For a child, compress about one-third the chest depth, approximately 2 inches (5 cm).

When using an AED on a child under 8 years, what is preferred if available?

Answer: Pediatric pads or a pediatric dose attenuator

Pediatric pads or a dose attenuator deliver a reduced energy level appropriate for young children.

If only adult AED pads are available for an infant, what should you do?

Answer: Use the adult pads, placing one on the chest and one on the back to avoid overlap

Adult pads can be used on an infant front-and-back so they do not touch, since an AED is better than none.