Compressions: Restore Blood Circulation
Check the infant for a pulse and normal breathing. Take no more than 10 seconds to assess. Check the brachial artery, located on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder. If there is no pulse, begin chest compressions.
Place two fingers in the center of the chest, just below an imaginary line drawn between the nipples. Keep your fingers straight and lift them fully between compressions.
Compress the chest about one-third the depth of the chest (approximately 1½ inches / 4 cm). Push hard and fast at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute.
Perform 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths. Count compressions out loud and allow full chest recoil between compressions.
If you are alone, continue CPR for about 1–2 minutes before leaving the infant to call 911. If someone else is present, have them call while you continue CPR.
Continue CPR until the infant shows signs of life, an AED becomes available, or emergency responders take over.