An infant goes into cardiac arrest. When delivering chest compressions as part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), where should the rescuer place her fingers?

a. One fingerbreadth below the nipple line, directly over the sternum

b. Directly over the xiphoid process

c. Over the lower third of the sternum

d. Directly over the left nippl

Answer:

Option-A

Explanation:

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is the technique used by the professional practitioner to save the life of the human. The CPR involves the compression of the chest and providing the oxygen through the mouth.

The CPR is performed when the person is unable to breathe or the flow of oxygen in blocked as a result of which the chances of the death of the mind increases.

The CPR if performed on the infants that is between 0-12 months, they should be given by placing the one or two fingers below the nipple line and pressed to 1/3 of the depth of chest and allow the chest to recoil again.

Thus, Option-A is the correct answer.