Are the following statements about basic anatomy, physiology and differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE FALSE
Adult, child and Infants:
Windpipe - Allows carbon dioxide to be inhaled into the stomach
Adult, child and Infants:
Breathing - moves air in and out the lungs
Adult, child and Infants:
Sternum - protects the heart and lungs
Adults:
Windpipe - Fully developed, doesn''''t collapse with full head tilt
Adults:
Normal Breathing rate - 6-10 breaths per minute
Adults:
Two hand compression technique, 1/3 deep, center of the chest
Children (1-8 years):
Windpipe - Narrower, softer, head tilt may need adjusting according to age
Children (1-8 years):
Normal Breathing rate - 60 breaths per minute
Children (1-8 years):
Either a one or two hand compression technique, 1/3 deep, center of chest
Infants (under 1 year):
Windpipe - Softer, airway is narrower, will collapse with full head tilt
Infants (under 1 year):
Normal Breathing rate - 125-140 breaths per minute
Infants (under 1 year):
2 finger compression technique, center of chest