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How do you perform cpr properly? is doing it on an infant or toddler/kid different from an adult and older people?
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CPR: Yes, it is different from adults. You use fingers for infants and hands for adults.
Answered 2/18/2013
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Courses: For CPR are administered throughoit the us. The aha has useful programs. Speak to your primary care provider to sign ip for training.
Answered 2/15/2015
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Take the class: It's great that you are asking this question. CPR is different for infants and adults. It continues to evolve as we learn more. The introduction of aed's has made learning CPR even more important. The quicker you can get electricity to the heart the better. Take a class. Who knows when you might save a life.
Answered 1/9/2015
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