Which chest compression technique is correct for an infant when providing high-quality CPR?

Which chest compression technique is correct for an infant when providing high-quality CPR?

• A. Place the heel of 1 hand just below the nipple line, on the lower half of the sternum
• B. Place both thumbs side by side in the center of the infant's chest, on the lower half of the sternum
• C. Use two fingers on the upper chest
• D. Use the heel of both hands on the chest

Answer: (B)

Infant chest compressions must deliver effective heart compression using the two-thumb-encircling technique when two rescuers are present. Place both thumbs side by side in the center of the infant’s chest, on the lower half of the sternum, while the other fingers support the back. This arrangement allows deep, steady compressions with full chest recoil at a rate around 100–120 per minute, targeting about one‑third of the chest depth. The lower-sternum placement helps hit the heart while protecting soft tissues and organs. If only one rescuer is present, the recommended approach is two fingers at the center of the chest just below the nipple line. The other methods described would not provide the correct hand position, depth, or mechanics for an infant.

Infant chest compressions must deliver effective heart compression using the two-thumb-encircling technique when two rescuers are present. Place both thumbs side by side in the center of the infant’s chest, on the lower half of the sternum, while the other fingers support the back. This arrangement allows deep, steady compressions with full chest recoil at a rate around 100–120 per minute, targeting about one‑third of the chest depth. The lower-sternum placement helps hit the heart while protecting soft tissues and organs. If only one rescuer is present, the recommended approach is two fingers at the center of the chest just below the nipple line. The other methods described would not provide the correct hand position, depth, or mechanics for an infant.