What is the correct technique for performing CPR on an infant?

The technique for performing CPR on an infant involves using two fingers to deliver chest compressions. This method is specifically designed for infants due to their smaller chest size and fragility. When performing CPR, it is essential to use the appropriate pressure and technique to ensure that compressions are effective without causing injury.

When using two fingers, you compress the chest to about one-third of its depth, allowing for both adequate blood flow during the compressions and preventing harm to the baby's delicate bones and organs. The rhythm and rate of compressions should also be maintained at 100 to 120 compressions per minute, which is crucial for effectively circulating blood and oxygen to vital organs during cardiac arrest.

In contrast, using one hand or the heel of one hand is suitable for older children or adults, not infants. Similarly, applying pressure on the abdomen is not a correct technique in CPR; it does not provide the necessary cardiac compressions needed to revive someone whose heart has stopped.