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• Move the 3 fingers to the centre of the sternum (breastbone). • Position the fingers upright. • Lift off the index finger but maintain the middle and ring fingers contact on the sternum (breastbone). BCLS Programme 32
STEP 9A PERFORM CHEST COMPRESSION • Lean forward and place your cheek near the infant’s mouth and nose. • Use your middle and ring fingers to compress the sternum (breastbone) 4cm. • Count your compressions: 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 and 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 10 and 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 15 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 20 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 25 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 30. • Perform chest compressions at a rate of at least 100 per minute. • Healthcare Providers – Check pulse after 5 cycles of 30 compressions : 2 ventilations. If no pulse or unsure presence of pulse, resume CPR. • Laypersons – Continue performing CPR until help arrives or infant starts moving. Note : To facilitate ventilation without delays to re-position the head, use one hand to maintain the head tilt position while performing chest compressions. BCLS Programme 33
Page 1 and 2: BASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (BCLS) P
Page 3 and 4: C o n t e n t s Module 1 INTRODUCTI
Page 5 and 6: Module 2 The Chain of Survival The
Page 7 and 8: 3.2 Heart ATTACK Heart attack usual
Page 9 and 10: • Major risk factors that can be
Page 11 and 12: Module 4 ADULT CARDIO-PULMONARY RES
Page 13 and 14: STEP 3 SHOUT FOR HELP & ACTIVATE EM
Page 15 and 16: • Place one hand on the victim’
Page 17 and 18: STEP 8 LOCATE HAND POSITION FOR CHE
Page 19 and 20: GUIDELINES FOR PROPER COMPRESSION D
Page 21 and 22: Module 5 ADULT RECOVERY POSITION Th
Page 23 and 24: Module 6 ADULT FOREIGN BODY AIRWAY
Page 25 and 26: STEP 3 • Place your arms around t
Page 27 and 28: STEP 3 • Open victim’s airway b
Page 29 and 30: Module 7 INFANT CARDIO-PULMONARY RE
Page 31 and 32: STEP 5 OPEN THE AIRWAY Perform a he
Page 33: STEP 8 LOCATE LANDMARK FOR CHEST CO
Page 37 and 38: Module 8 INFANT RECOVERY POSITION 8
Page 39 and 40: Module 9 INFANT FOREIGN BODY AIRWAY
Page 41 and 42: STEP 3 BACK BLOWS AND CHEST THRUSTS
Page 43 and 44: 9.3 RELIEF OF FBAO IN THE UNCONSCIO
Page 45 and 46: Module 10 APPLICATION OF POCKET MAS
Page 47 and 48: STEP 4 • Apply the rim of the mas
Page 49 and 50: Module 11 SUMMARY CHECKLIST ADULT O
Page 51 and 52: INFANT CPR STEPS D : Danger ACTION
Page 53 and 54: Notes BCLS Programme 51
Page 55 and 56: Notes BCLS Programme 53

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