Infant CPR class keeps little hearts pumping

Staff Sgt. Matthew Barker, 31st Maintenance Squadron egress technician, practices airway and breathing checks during an infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation class, March 8, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The class was offered by the American Red Cross, and covered tips on how to secure the airway, check for lodged items and resuscitate an infant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Infant CPR class keeps little hearts pumping

Sandra Barker practices chest compressions during an infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation class, March 8, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The class was offered by the American Red Cross, and covered tips on how to secure the airway, check for lodged items and resuscitate an infant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Infant CPR class keeps little hearts pumping

Published March 10, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Cary Smith
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- The American Red Cross hosted an infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation training class, March 8, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Team Aviano members learned the similarities and differences of performing CPR on an infant versus an adult. The class covered tips on how to secure the airway, check for lodged items and resuscitate an infant.