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What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an infant?

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute for adult CPR?

Placement of peripheral lines is the most commonly performed invasive procedure in acute healthcare settings with more than 1 billion lines being used annually worldwide.   The most common indication is to allow the administration of IV medications and fluids. Lines are also commonly used for phlebotomy at the time of insertion (before administration of drugs or fluids which would dilute or contaminate the blood samples).  For this module, review the IV Skills Checklist below and watch the “How to Start an IV Like a Pro” (5:24) video. Skill15-1_IV_Start.pdf Next, answer the following 7 questions.

Order:  Ibuprofen 10 mg/kg   by mouth every 6 hours PRN for pain.  The patient weighs 66 pounds.  What amount in mls. will you administer per dose?

How many back blows and chest thrusts should you alternate between when performing infant choking relief?

How do you give medications through an NG tube?

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an infant?

When should an automated external defibrillator (AED) be used during CPR?

What should you do prior to performing trach care?

Order:  Vibramycin® (doxycycline) 100 mg by mouth twice daily.   What amount will you administer per dose? (ml)