Detail instruction of hand position while doing chest compressions for baby And kids:
Infant (birth to 1 year)
Part of Hand : Tips of middle and ring fingers
Hand Position : One finger's width below line between nipples (be sure not to depress the tip of the sternum)
Depress Sternum : 1/2 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm)
Rate Of Compression : 5 compressions to 1 full breath; at least 100 compressions per minute
Child (1 to 8 years)
Part of Hand : Heel of hand
Hand Position : Sternum (same as adults)
Depress Sternum : 1 to 1/2 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm)
Rate Of Compression : 5 compressions to 1 full breath; 80 to 100 compressions per minute
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