How Do You Perform CPR On A Newborn?
Newborns are generally fragile and vulnerable since they have not yet established mature immune system and body parts. Because of this, it is of great importance to be able to know how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR on newborns. This will increase the chance of survival while waiting for the medical team to arrive and rescue the infant. Performing the cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a method of stimulating the heart to pump oxygen and blood to the brain and the other parts of the body. Proper execution of this technique can help avoid brain damage and even death. How is this critical procedure done on a newborn? Three things are important to check for when doing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. These are the airway, breathing, and circulation. • Check for responses by tapping the shoulder or speaking loudly to the newborn. If the baby does not respond, let him lie down on a flat surface. Make sure that his head and neck are properly supported when positioning him. Check
