{"id":12103,"date":"2024-01-29T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/?p=12103"},"modified":"2024-12-17T11:13:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:13:22","slug":"what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is no bigger priority to new parents than making sure their child has steady breathing and a regular heartbeat. But when there\u2019s a concern that everything isn\u2019t working as it should, tools like infant pulse oximeters exist to help ensure safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An infant pulse oximeter is a non-invasive tool that is used to measure the amount of oxygen in a baby\u2019s bloodstream. This is often referred to as a \u201cpulse ox\u201d test and is a very common vital sign taken when a person of any age interacts with a medical professional. A pulse ox test helps take note of any irregularities in the pulse and can indicate ineffective respiration occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to find out when an infant pulse oximeter is used, how to use it, and where these helpful tools can be purchased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter Needed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might already be familiar with having your pulse ox taken at the doctor\u2019s office. For adults, a clip-style measuring device is placed across the tip of a finger. This clip usually contains a red-colored light inside that helps measure the oxygen in the bloodstream from outside the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infant pulse oximeters are used in the same routine situations for pediatric office visits, however, they can also be prescribed for use when there is a concern that an infant has an irregular number of heartbeats per minute or needs to be watched for abnormally low oxygen rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is commonly seen in premature babies as their body\u2019s systems are not yet fully developed or functioning at capacity. A doctor may require a newborn who has experienced breathing difficulties to wear an infant pulse oximeter for anywhere from several days to a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These devices will sound an alarm if they measure heart rates or oxygen levels that are outside of their allowed ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Use an Infant Pulse Ox?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two distinct types of infant pulse oximeters on the market today. The first is a clip-on device that is handheld and fits over an infant\u2019s toe or finger. Special care must be given to ensure the infant\u2019s extremities are the correct size for the machine selected, otherwise the pulse oximeter\u2019s readings may be incorrect or inconsistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"ProTrainings<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The other popular type of machine uses a bandage-style measuring attachment that can be wrapped around a child\u2019s hand or foot. These will usually contain a visible red bulb that will shine a light to be measured through the child\u2019s hand or foot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of infant pulse oximeter is intended for prolonged use of anywhere from an hour to several days, although care should be taken to rotate the attachment to different hands or feet to avoid sores developing on an infant\u2019s delicate skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Type of Infant Pulse Oximeter Is Easier to Use?<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While each type has its pros and cons, the monitoring needs of the child should dictate the style of device purchased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many parents may view the long-term use of the bandage-style pulse oximeter to be more effective and give more of a watchful eye, these machines have a learning curve in finding ways to keep a squirming baby from wriggling out of the bandage. Due to the long-wear nature of this type, it can encounter read errors and sound an alarm if not properly adjusted, possibly causing unnecessary concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The handheld infant pulse oximeters can give an ideal snapshot of an infant\u2019s pulse rate and oxygen rate at a given time. However, for infants who may require more frequent or long-term monitoring for treatments such as being given oxygen, this snapshot style of data may not be extensive enough to assist in making treatment decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with all medical decisions, selecting the correct tool for the job at hand is crucial, so we at ProTrainings<\/a> encourage you to write out your questions and share them with your treatment team in order to make the best decision for your infant.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Can I Purchase an Infant Pulse Oximeter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most big-box retailers carry some form of infant pulse oximeter on the shelves that can be bought without a prescription. Additionally, online retailers across the web have varied brands and price points for different types of infant pulse oximeters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these prices are usually quite affordable compared to other durable medical equipment, insurance companies can often help with the costs of these devices. You may also be able to have your insurance company connect you with a medical supply retailer who can ensure you have the properly sized bandages for your child\u2019s size and machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When making decisions concerning the health and safety of children, it\u2019s crucial to consider all the unique variables that come along with smaller bodies. This is especially true when it comes to infant pulse oximeter use. While your child\u2019s doctor will likely work with you to identify the proper type of machine needed, background knowledge is a benefit.
The intended use and length of use, along with the size of the infant’s extremities can dictate which tool is the proper one for the job. For even more helpful information and tips, follow us on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An infant pulse oximeter is a non-invasive tool that is used to measure the amount of oxygen in a baby\u2019s bloodstream. This is often referred to as a \u201cpulse ox\u201d test and is a very common vital sign taken when a person of any age interacts with a medical professional. Read on to find out when an infant pulse oximeter is used, how to use it, and where these helpful tools can be purchased.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12104,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"infant pulse oximeter","_yoast_wpseo_title":"%%title%% %%page%% | %%sitename%%","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Read on to find out when an infant pulse oximeter is used, how to use it, and where these devices can be purchased.","_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-noindex":"","_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-nofollow":"","_yoast_wpseo_canonical":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-title":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-description":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-image":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2264],"tags":[2269],"class_list":["post-12103","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-first-aid","tag-first-aid"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter? | ProTrainings<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read on to find out when an infant pulse oximeter is used, how to use it, and where these devices can be purchased.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter? | ProTrainings\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Read on to find out when an infant pulse oximeter is used, how to use it, and where these devices can be purchased.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"ProTrainings\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ProTrainings\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/royonrescue\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-01-29T17:15:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-17T16:13:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.29_-First-Aid_-What-Is-an-Infant-Pulse-Oximeter-How-to-Use-One.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"780\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Roy Shaw\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Roy Shaw\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Roy Shaw\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/cc78cec4daab287cd51a3d6edac4f7de\"},\"headline\":\"What Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter?\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-01-29T17:15:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-17T16:13:22+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":882,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/01.29_-First-Aid_-What-Is-an-Infant-Pulse-Oximeter-How-to-Use-One.png\",\"keywords\":[\"First Aid\"],\"articleSection\":[\"First Aid\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\\\/\",\"name\":\"What Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter? | ProTrainings\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/01.29_-First-Aid_-What-Is-an-Infant-Pulse-Oximeter-How-to-Use-One.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-01-29T17:15:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-17T16:13:22+00:00\",\"description\":\"Read on to find out when an infant pulse oximeter is used, how to use it, and where these devices can be purchased.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/01.29_-First-Aid_-What-Is-an-Infant-Pulse-Oximeter-How-to-Use-One.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/01.29_-First-Aid_-What-Is-an-Infant-Pulse-Oximeter-How-to-Use-One.png\",\"width\":1500,\"height\":780,\"caption\":\"ProTrainings What Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter?\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"ProTrainings\",\"description\":\"CPR and First Aid Certification Online, Blended and in the Classroom\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"ProTrainings\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/12\\\/banner-logo-us-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/12\\\/banner-logo-us-1.png\",\"width\":206,\"height\":70,\"caption\":\"ProTrainings\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/ProTrainings\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/ProTrainings\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/protrainings\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/procpr\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/cc78cec4daab287cd51a3d6edac4f7de\",\"name\":\"Roy Shaw\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/9ca5c3b2bcc85e790ee8f44f725894dd515b285684691f801e0a9ea25e2b7c33?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/9ca5c3b2bcc85e790ee8f44f725894dd515b285684691f801e0a9ea25e2b7c33?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/9ca5c3b2bcc85e790ee8f44f725894dd515b285684691f801e0a9ea25e2b7c33?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Roy Shaw\"},\"description\":\"Roy Shaw is a Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic (NREMT-P) and the lead trainer and co-founder of ProTrainings. He spent over a decade on the ambulance before turning his focus to training, and has since trained tens of thousands of healthcare professionals, first responders, and lay rescuers. Roy authored ProTrainings\u2019 CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, and Bloodborne Pathogens curriculum, which is built to follow the same Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines (ECC\\\/ILCOR) used by the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Roy reviews ProTrainings\u2019 clinical content for accuracy against current ECC\\\/ILCOR guidelines.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.royonrescue.com\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/royonrescue\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/in\\\/royshawprocpr\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/royonrescue\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/royonrescue\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.protrainings.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/roy\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter? | ProTrainings","description":"Read on to find out when an infant pulse oximeter is used, how to use it, and where these devices can be purchased.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"What Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter? | ProTrainings","og_description":"Read on to find out when an infant pulse oximeter is used, how to use it, and where these devices can be purchased.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/","og_site_name":"ProTrainings","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ProTrainings","article_author":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/royonrescue","article_published_time":"2024-01-29T17:15:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-12-17T16:13:22+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1500,"height":780,"url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.29_-First-Aid_-What-Is-an-Infant-Pulse-Oximeter-How-to-Use-One.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Roy Shaw","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Roy Shaw","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/"},"author":{"name":"Roy Shaw","@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/cc78cec4daab287cd51a3d6edac4f7de"},"headline":"What Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter?","datePublished":"2024-01-29T17:15:00+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-17T16:13:22+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/"},"wordCount":882,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.29_-First-Aid_-What-Is-an-Infant-Pulse-Oximeter-How-to-Use-One.png","keywords":["First Aid"],"articleSection":["First Aid"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/","url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/","name":"What Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter? | ProTrainings","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.29_-First-Aid_-What-Is-an-Infant-Pulse-Oximeter-How-to-Use-One.png","datePublished":"2024-01-29T17:15:00+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-17T16:13:22+00:00","description":"Read on to find out when an infant pulse oximeter is used, how to use it, and where these devices can be purchased.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.29_-First-Aid_-What-Is-an-Infant-Pulse-Oximeter-How-to-Use-One.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.29_-First-Aid_-What-Is-an-Infant-Pulse-Oximeter-How-to-Use-One.png","width":1500,"height":780,"caption":"ProTrainings What Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter?"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-is-infant-pulse-oximeter\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What Is an Infant Pulse Oximeter?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/","name":"ProTrainings","description":"CPR and First Aid Certification Online, Blended and in the Classroom","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"ProTrainings","url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/banner-logo-us-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/banner-logo-us-1.png","width":206,"height":70,"caption":"ProTrainings"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ProTrainings","https:\/\/x.com\/ProTrainings","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/protrainings","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/procpr"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/cc78cec4daab287cd51a3d6edac4f7de","name":"Roy Shaw","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9ca5c3b2bcc85e790ee8f44f725894dd515b285684691f801e0a9ea25e2b7c33?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9ca5c3b2bcc85e790ee8f44f725894dd515b285684691f801e0a9ea25e2b7c33?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9ca5c3b2bcc85e790ee8f44f725894dd515b285684691f801e0a9ea25e2b7c33?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Roy Shaw"},"description":"Roy Shaw is a Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic (NREMT-P) and the lead trainer and co-founder of ProTrainings. He spent over a decade on the ambulance before turning his focus to training, and has since trained tens of thousands of healthcare professionals, first responders, and lay rescuers. Roy authored ProTrainings\u2019 CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, and Bloodborne Pathogens curriculum, which is built to follow the same Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines (ECC\/ILCOR) used by the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Roy reviews ProTrainings\u2019 clinical content for accuracy against current ECC\/ILCOR guidelines.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.royonrescue.com","https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/royonrescue","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/royshawprocpr","https:\/\/x.com\/royonrescue","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/royonrescue"],"url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/author\/roy\/"}]}},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.29_-First-Aid_-What-Is-an-Infant-Pulse-Oximeter-How-to-Use-One.png","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9rJVT-39d","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":12099,"url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/infant-pulse-check\/","url_meta":{"origin":12103,"position":0},"title":"How & Where to Do an Infant Pulse Check","author":"Roy Shaw","date":"January 26, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Most people have a general idea of how to check a person\u2019s pulse, but that doesn\u2019t always mean they know what to check for \u2014 or how to find a pulse on an infant rather than an adult. While an infant pulse check is similar to a pulse check on\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "CPR"","block_context":{"text":"CPR","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/category\/health-and-safety\/cpr\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"ProTrainings How & Where to Do an Infant Pulse Check","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.26_-CPR_-How-to-Check-a-Pulse-on-an-Infant.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.26_-CPR_-How-to-Check-a-Pulse-on-an-Infant.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.26_-CPR_-How-to-Check-a-Pulse-on-an-Infant.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.26_-CPR_-How-to-Check-a-Pulse-on-an-Infant.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.26_-CPR_-How-to-Check-a-Pulse-on-an-Infant.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01.26_-CPR_-How-to-Check-a-Pulse-on-an-Infant.png?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":11599,"url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/how-to-check-pulse-step-by-step\/","url_meta":{"origin":12103,"position":1},"title":"How to Check a Person\u2019s Pulse","author":"Roy Shaw","date":"October 2, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Taking a person\u2019s pulse is the most basic of all medical procedures. It consists of checking a person\u2019s heartbeat by feeling their arteries. It is often used to determine a person\u2019s heart rate, which is a key health indicator. It is also used in emergencies to check if a person\u2019s\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "CPR"","block_context":{"text":"CPR","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/category\/health-and-safety\/cpr\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"ProTrainings How to Check a Person\u2019s Pulse","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Check-a-Persons-Pulse-Image-2.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Check-a-Persons-Pulse-Image-2.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Check-a-Persons-Pulse-Image-2.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Check-a-Persons-Pulse-Image-2.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Check-a-Persons-Pulse-Image-2.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Check-a-Persons-Pulse-Image-2.png?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":12544,"url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/where-when-how-to-find-the-brachial-pulse\/","url_meta":{"origin":12103,"position":2},"title":"Where, When & How to Find the Brachial Pulse","author":"Roy Shaw","date":"February 26, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Whether you\u2019re in the medical field or not, knowing where, when, and how to take a person\u2019s pulse is an important skill. While you may be familiar with a few of the common pulse points in the body, you may not be as familiar with the brachial pulse in particular,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "First Aid"","block_context":{"text":"First Aid","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/category\/health-and-safety\/first-aid\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"ProTrainings Where, When & How to Find the Brachial Pulse","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02.26_-How-to-Find-the-Brachial-Pulse.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02.26_-How-to-Find-the-Brachial-Pulse.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02.26_-How-to-Find-the-Brachial-Pulse.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02.26_-How-to-Find-the-Brachial-Pulse.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02.26_-How-to-Find-the-Brachial-Pulse.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02.26_-How-to-Find-the-Brachial-Pulse.png?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":11557,"url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/how-use-aed\/","url_meta":{"origin":12103,"position":3},"title":"How to Use an AED","author":"Roy Shaw","date":"September 4, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"When a person collapses, has no pulse, and isn\u2019t breathing, most people\u2019s first instinct is to step in and provide CPR. CPR is certainly a great start and an effective life-saving skill, but informing yourself of other measures, like how to use an AED, can increase a victim\u2019s chances of\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "CPR"","block_context":{"text":"CPR","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/category\/health-and-safety\/cpr\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"ProTrainings How to Use an AED","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/9.4_AED_-Step-by-Step-Guide-for-How-to-Use-an-AED.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/9.4_AED_-Step-by-Step-Guide-for-How-to-Use-an-AED.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/9.4_AED_-Step-by-Step-Guide-for-How-to-Use-an-AED.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/9.4_AED_-Step-by-Step-Guide-for-How-to-Use-an-AED.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/9.4_AED_-Step-by-Step-Guide-for-How-to-Use-an-AED.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/9.4_AED_-Step-by-Step-Guide-for-How-to-Use-an-AED.png?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":12535,"url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/what-do-someone-is-choking\/","url_meta":{"origin":12103,"position":4},"title":"What to Do If Someone Is Choking","author":"Roy Shaw","date":"February 19, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Sometimes, if someone is choking, another person\u2019s intervention is needed to clear their airway and save their life. Just like giving CPR to a cardiac arrest patient, every second matters when someone is choking.","rel":"","context":"In "First Aid"","block_context":{"text":"First Aid","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/category\/health-and-safety\/first-aid\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"ProTrainings What to Do If Someone Is Choking","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02.19_-What-to-do-if-Someone-is-Choking.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02.19_-What-to-do-if-Someone-is-Choking.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02.19_-What-to-do-if-Someone-is-Choking.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02.19_-What-to-do-if-Someone-is-Choking.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02.19_-What-to-do-if-Someone-is-Choking.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02.19_-What-to-do-if-Someone-is-Choking.png?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":11936,"url":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/how-long-cpr-take-to-work\/","url_meta":{"origin":12103,"position":5},"title":"Is There Hope If, After Four Minutes of Rescue Breathing, No Pulse Can Be Found?","author":"Roy Shaw","date":"December 25, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Here we look at examples of how long CPR has taken to work in real-life cases, and what you should do when CPR doesn\u2019t appear to be working and after four minutes of rescue breathing, no pulse can be found.","rel":"","context":"In "CPR"","block_context":{"text":"CPR","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/category\/health-and-safety\/cpr\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"How Long Can CPR Take to Work?: Is There Hope If After Four Minutes of Rescue Breathing No Pulse Can Be Found?","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12.25_-CPR_-How-Long-Can-CPR-Take-to-Work_t.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12.25_-CPR_-How-Long-Can-CPR-Take-to-Work_t.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12.25_-CPR_-How-Long-Can-CPR-Take-to-Work_t.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12.25_-CPR_-How-Long-Can-CPR-Take-to-Work_t.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12.25_-CPR_-How-Long-Can-CPR-Take-to-Work_t.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12.25_-CPR_-How-Long-Can-CPR-Take-to-Work_t.png?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12103"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12103\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13287,"href":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12103\/revisions\/13287"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12103"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}