Question

You check the infants pause every two minutes and detect that the heart rate is less than 60 per minute with signs of poor perfusion while your colleague begins CPR what action do you need to take

a. provide rescue breaths every two to three seconds or about 20 to 30 breaths per minute
b. continue to check the infants pulse every two minutes
c. counter collies compressions out loud and deliver 2 breaths every 30 compressions
d. power on the AED follow the prompts and use the child pads

Answer 1

In an emergency where an infant has a heart rate under 60 per minute with signs of poor perfusion, you should provide about 20 to 30 rescue breaths per minute, continue checking the pulse every two minutes, and support your colleague's CPR efforts by counting compressions and giving two breaths every 30 compressions.

Step-by-step explanation:

When caring for an infant who has a heart rate less than 60 per minute with signs of poor perfusion, while your colleague begins CPR, the correct action to take would be:

• Provide rescue breaths every two to three seconds or about 20 to 30 breaths per minute.
• Continue to check the infant's pulse every two minutes.
• Counter colleague's compressions out loud and deliver 2 breaths every 30 compressions.

It is not appropriate to power on the AED and use child pads on an infant unless the infant is over 1 year of age and the AED is designed for pediatric use. In the situation described, emphasizing high-quality chest compressions and effective ventilation is crucial. Remember that the goal of CPR is to provide oxygenated blood to vital tissues, especially the brain, to prevent irreversible damage.