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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Adult CPR