For two-person infant CPR, which technique is used for chest compressions?

• A. Two parallel fingers
• B. Fist with both hands
• C. Two thumbs encircling hands
• D. One-handed chest compression

Answer: (C)

Two rescuers performing infant CPR use a two-thumb encircling hands technique for chest compressions. Place both thumbs on the infant’s lower sternum and wrap the fingers around the chest to the back. This grip provides a stable, well-controlled platform that allows you to deliver consistent, deep compressions (about 1.5 inches or 4 cm) with good chest recoil between pushes. It also distributes the force well and reduces fatigue, which is important for maintaining effective compressions while the other rescuer handles ventilations or airway management.

This approach is preferred over the two-finger method (used by a single rescuer) because the two-thumb encircling technique offers greater depth and control for the infant’s small chest. It’s also more appropriate than using a fist or one-handed technique, which can be harder to control and safer depths in an infant.