Steps to Perform Child CPR and PALS Classes in Memphis, TN

Children and infants are as much susceptible to a sudden cardiac arrest as are adults. Such a victim would require immediate treatment for survival and the only form of appropriate treatment is the proper application of the CPR techniques which comprise chest compressions and rescue breaths.

There are cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses for both healthcare as well as non-healthcare providers. An individual should go through the course curriculum prior to signing up for a program. Always select an accredited training center for acquiring training such as the AHA accredited CPR Memphis in Tennessee where both theoretical and practical training are imparted to the students. Our focus today is mainly going to be on a PALS class Memphis. 

PALS Training Classes- This comprehensive Pediatric Advanced Life Support class begins with basic life support and CPR testing for 1 and 2 rescuers on child and infant. Recognizing and managing respiratory emergencies, intubation, intravenous and intra-osseous vascular access are also covered in detail. The pediatric assessment approach of Identify, Intervene, and Evaluate is a focus throughout the class. The class concludes with actual PALS cases and a final written examination.

Nurses, physicians, paramedics, and all other healthcare providers who must develop and enhance their pediatric assessment skills need to be PALS certified. You will learn and practice team preparation for a pediatric crisis. Included in this learning is identifying the onset of shock, as well as respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies in children and infants.

The program fee is $297.

Steps for Child CPR:

Before Performing Child or Baby CPR:

        I.            Ensure the safety of the scene and the child. Tap the child on the shoulder and shout "Are you OK?" to ensure that he or she needs help. Flick the bottom of the foot to get a response for infants.

      II.            Call the emergency medical services by dialing 911 and administer approximately 2 minutes of care. The situation will be reverse if you are alone with the child or the infant.

    III.            Open the airway. With the child lying on his or her back, tilt the head back slightly and lift the chin.

    IV.            Check for breathing. (Remember, occasional gasps aren’t breathing)

      V.            Deliver 2 rescue breaths if the child or infant isn't breathing. With the head tilted back slightly and the chin lifted, pinch the child's nose shut, make a complete seal by placing your mouth over the child's mouth and breathe into the child's mouth twice.

    VI.            Start off with CPR if the baby or the child is unresponsive to the rescue breaths. 

Performing Child CPR:

        I.            Kneel beside the child or baby.

      II.            Push hard and fast. Children- place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, then place the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand and lace your fingers together. Deliver 30 quick compressions that are each about 2 inches deep. Infants- use 2 fingers to deliver 30 quick compressions that are each about 1.5 inches deep.

    III.            Give two rescue breaths. Infants- use your mouth to make a complete seal over the infant's mouth and nose, then blow in for one second to make the chest clearly rise. Now, deliver two rescue breaths.

    IV.            Carry on with the CPR steps until you see obvious signs of life, like breathing, or until an AED is ready to use, or another trained responder or EMS professional is available to take over.

Join a PALS class today and contribute towards the safety of children or infants involved in cardiac emergencies.

Call CPR Memphis on 901-438-4200 for more information.