1999
DOI: 10.1542/peds.103.2.e17
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Assessment of Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Rescue Breathing Technique: Relationship of Infant and Caregiver Facial Measurements

Abstract: ABSTRACT. Objective. Although a few infants ever require resuscitation, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed most commonly under 1 year of age. American Heart Association guidelines for pediatric basic life support recommend that the caregiver place his/her mouth over the infant's mouth and nose to create a seal. The way CPR is currently taught encourages parents to attempt to seal the nose and open the mouth of the infant for rescue breathing. Recent studies suggest some parents may have… Show more

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“…These dimensions are compatible with anthropometric measurements (Table 3) allowing the product to fit snugly over the mouth and the nose of an infant or toddler, resulting in complete airway obstruction. 3,4 When descriptions or photographs were available, A 4-month-old boy suffocated by the face of a doll as he slept in his crib. The face became detached and acted as a mask over the victim's nose and mouth.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…These dimensions are compatible with anthropometric measurements (Table 3) allowing the product to fit snugly over the mouth and the nose of an infant or toddler, resulting in complete airway obstruction. 3,4 When descriptions or photographs were available, A 4-month-old boy suffocated by the face of a doll as he slept in his crib. The face became detached and acted as a mask over the victim's nose and mouth.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These dimensions are compatible with anthropometric measurements (Table 3) allowing the product to fit snugly over the mouth and the nose of an infant or toddler, resulting in complete airway obstruction. 3,4 When descriptions or photographs were available, A 14-month-old boy was found struggling, with the cup-shaped head of his toy stuck onto his nose and mouth. His mother had to break the vacuum by prying up the edge with her fingernails before she was able to remove the toy.…”
Section: Figmentioning
confidence: 99%