Which technique is recommended for multiple-provider CPR on an infant?

The encircling thumbs technique is recommended for multiple-provider CPR on an infant because it allows two providers to work together effectively and provides both adequate compression and ventilation. This method involves one provider placing their hands around the infant's chest, using the thumbs to perform chest compressions while the fingers support the back and ensure the infant is secure. The other provider can deliver breaths, which can be done using a bag-mask device properly fitted for an infant.

This approach is advantageous as it provides the necessary support and stability for the infant while maximizing the effectiveness of compressions and minimizing interruptions during the transition between compressions and breaths.

Other techniques, such as the two-finger technique and one-hand technique, may be suitable for solo providers but do not offer the same efficiency and collaboration advantages in a multiple-provider scenario. The AED-assisted technique, while important in resuscitation, is not a form of CPR technique and focuses on the use of an automated external defibrillator rather than the hands-on chest compressions and rescue breaths that are critical in the initial CPR stages for infants.