Bryan Health Expanded Infant CPR Training Classes
The hospital introduced new courses after a nurse saved her infant son using emergency techniques.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Babies
Live Poll
Would you take an infant CPR training course to be prepared for an emergency?
Bryan Health has added infant-only CPR training to its curriculum following a successful life-saving incident. A Lincoln mother and nurse used the technique to revive her newborn son after he stopped breathing at home.
Why it matters
The hospital aims to bolster public preparedness for infant respiratory emergencies. Leadership noted that rural emergency response times often exceed typical three-to-five-minute metro averages, making bystander intervention essential.
The infant resumed breathing after 1.5 minutes of CPR compressions performed by the mother. This intervention occurred at home while awaiting help, filling the gap before standard emergency services could arrive.
The players
Bryan Health
A healthcare provider in Lincoln, Nebraska, that operates hospitals and community training programs.
Moriah Gaddis
A nurse at Bryan Health who successfully performed CPR on her infant son during a home emergency.
The details
Moriah Gaddis, a nurse at Bryan Health, performed chest compressions on her newborn son after he stopped breathing following a feeding. She followed verbal instructions from 911 dispatchers until the child began breathing again.
Timeline
September 2026: Bryan Health announced the expansion of infant CPR training courses.
Culture Shift
This program aligns with the American Heart Association's community bystander CPR initiatives that prioritize rapid, non-professional intervention. Hospitals are increasingly focusing on specialized, infant-specific training to bridge the gap in critical pre-hospital care.
Lincoln residents can now enroll in monthly infant-specific CPR courses to gain life-saving skills. Participating in this training reduces the reliance on emergency services during the initial minutes of a home medical crisis.
The takeaway
Rapid bystander intervention is the most significant factor in infant survival during respiratory distress. Parents should prioritize learning specific infant compression techniques, which differ significantly from adult-standard CPR protocols.
Further reading
Learn more about local parental resources in the Babies section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KHGI.
Live Poll
Would you take an infant CPR training course to be prepared for an emergency?
