How often should chest compressions be given to children?

Chest compression and artificial respiration are both very common first aid methods, but there are some precautions for chest compression. The degree of chest compression is different for children and adults. After all, children's bones are not as strong as adults. Therefore, the frequency and intensity of chest compressions for children are different from those for adults, and people need to pay special attention to avoid causing more serious situations. So let’s talk about the frequency of chest compressions for children.

Whether it is an adult, a child or an infant, the frequency of chest compressions should be at least 100 times per minute. The compression depth should be at least 5 cm (for adults), about 5 cm (for children), and about 4 cm (for infants). When performing chest compressions alone, whether for an adult, child, or infant, the frequency should be at least 100 times per minute. The compression depth should be at least 5 cm (for adults), about 5 cm (for children), and about 4 cm (for infants). When a single person is performing a rescue, the ventilation-compression ratio is 2:30 for both adults, children and infants. When two people are performing a rescue and they are both medical staff, the ventilation-compression ratio for cardiopulmonary resuscitation for children and infants is 2:15, while that for adults is still 2:30. The so-called "one listen, two look, three feel" refers to the content and steps of checking whether the patient has spontaneous breathing.

Listen, that is, after opening the airway, put the instrument close to the patient's mouth and nose to listen for breathing sounds.

Second, observe whether the patient's chest and abdomen have any ups and downs caused by breathing.

The third sense is whether you can feel the impact of the patient's exhaled air in the mouth and nose. After checking these three items, if no breathing is found, cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be started immediately.

Precautions for external chest compression

1. Make sure the patient is unconscious, not coughing, not moving, and has no pulse, and start chest compressions

2. Positioning should be accurate and the pressure should be even and not too strong. The compression and relaxation time are equal

3. After each compression, the pressure must be completely released to allow the chest wall to return to its normal position

4. The compression should be rhythmic and the frequency should not be fast or slow. Maintain accurate pressing position

5. When pressing, observe the patient's reaction and facial color changes