CPR

Adult CPR
  • Find the notch at the lower end of the victim's breastbone.

  • Place the heel of one hand next to and above this notch, on the center of the breastbone. Place your other hand on top.

  • Position your shoulders directly over your hands.

  • Compress the victim's chest 30 times, about 2" deep.

  • Give 2 breaths.

  • Repeat.  Recheck for signs of breathing and life signs after about 1 minute.

    • No breathing or life signs; continue CPR.

    • No breathing, but life signs present; continue breaths only.

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