Accepted at 3:33 a.m. Sep, 11, 2026 by beejumm
Author: beejumm
Related Note: 1522882292209
Rationale for change

The AHA released an update to the guidelines that confirm that the 2-finger menthod of infant chest compression in CPR is no longer recommended due to inefficient chest compression depth:

"For infants, the recommended compression techniques include using either the one-hand technique or the two thumbs–encircling hands technique. If the rescuer cannot physically encircle the chest, it is recommended to compress the chest with the heel of one-hand. The use of two fingers along the sternum was eliminated due to ineffectiveness in achieving proper depth."

Source: AHA News Release - http://newsroom.heart.org/news/updated-cpr-guidelines-released-for-pediatric-and-neonatal-emergency-care-and-resuscitation

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