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CPR for Babies: Positioning Your Hands for Chest Compressions

CPR on infant, showing placement of two fingers on breastbone.

To find the compression landmark:

  • Kneel or stand next to the baby after putting the baby on a flat surface.
  • Picture a line connecting the nipples, and place two fingers or two thumbs on the baby's breastbone just below that line. If you are using your thumbs, use your fingers to encircle the baby's chest and back.
  • Use just your two fingers or thumbs to press the chest.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

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