Infant Compressions

CIRCULATION

“C” is for CIRCULATION. An infant’s pulse is checked at the brachial artery, which is located inside of the upper arm, between the elbow and the shoulder (Figure 1).

Place two fingers on the brachial artery applying slight pressure for 3 to 5 seconds. If you do not feel a pulse within that time, then the infant’s heart is not beating, and you will need to perform chest compressions.

CIRCULATION

“C” is for CIRCULATION. An infant’s pulse is checked at the brachial artery, which is located inside of the upper arm, between the elbow and the shoulder (Figure 1).

1. Infant hand placement

Count aloud as you perform 5 cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths before checking the infant for breathing and pulse.

REMEMBER TO DIAL 9-1-1.

Check their Airway

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