A high-quality CPR improves the chances of survival of a victim.

Critical features of high quality CPR are Start compressions within 10 seconds from the identification of heart failure Compress loud and fast: change compressor with a minimum rate of 100 compressions per minute and a depth of at least 5 cm (2 inches) for adults, about 5 cm (2 inches) for children and approximately 4 cm (11/2 inches) for infants. Allow full chest expansion after each compression. Minimize interruptions in compressions (try to limit interruptions less than 10 seconds). Perform effective ventilations to make the chest rise. Avoid excessive ventilation

chain links adult survival are: Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately with an emphasis on chest compressions rapid defibrillation effective Advanced Life Support integrated post-cardiac arrest care Pediatric survival chain has a link in preventing unemployment Prevention early CPR quality performed by an eyewitness Quick Activation emergency response system effective advanced life support (including stabilization and rapid transport to achieve a stable and rehabilitation care final. integrated post-cardiac arrest care or CPR and ECC recommend changing the sequence of the steps of BLS / BLS from ABC to CAB [Chest compressions, Airvvay, Breathing chest compressions (chest compressions, airway opening, good breath)] in adults, children and infants.

Basic life support for infants

La secuencia y las habilidades del SVB/BLS para Iactantes son muy similares a las que se emplean en la RCP para nios y adultos. Las principales diferencias en el caso del SVB/BLS para Iactantes son La localizacin de la comprobacin del pulso: arteria braquial en los lactantes Tcnica de realizacin de las compresiones: maniobra con dos dedos si hay un solo reanimador y maniobra con dos pulgares y manos alrededor del trax si hay 2 reanimadores

Profundidad de las compresiones: al memos un tercio de la profundidad del trax, aproximativamente 4 cm (1 pulgadas) Frecuencia y relacin compresin-ventilacin con 2 reanimadores: la misma que para los nios, relacin de 15:2 con 2 reanimadores Cundo activar el sistema de respuesta a emergencias (igual que en nios): Si no ha presenciado el paro cardiaco y se encuentra solo, realice la RCP durante 2 minutos antes de dejar al lactante para activar el sistema de respuesta a emergencias y buscar el DEA (o desfibrilador). Si el paro es sbito y hay testigos, deje al lactante para llamar al nmero de emergencias (131) y obtener el DEA (o desfibrilador) y, despus, regrese con el lactante.

The sequence and the skills of BLS / BLS for Iactantes are very similar to those used in CPR for children and adults . The main differences in the case of BLS / BLS for Iactantes are The location of the pulse check : brachial artery in infants Technical realization of compressions : two fingers maneuver if there is a single rescuer and maneuver with two thumbs and hands around the chest if 2 rescuers compressions memos to a third of the depth of chest approximatively 4 cm (1 inches)Depth Frequency and compression-ventilation with 2 rescuers : the same as for children, 15:2 ratio with 2 rescuers When to activate the emergency response system ( as in children): If you have not witnessed cardiac arrest and is alone, perform CPR for two minutes before leaving the infant to activate the emergency response system and look for the DEA ( or defibrillator ) . If the stop is sudden and there are witnesses , leave the infant to call the emergency number ( 131 ) and get the AED ( or defibrillator ) and then return with the infant.