CPR For the Professional – 2005 AHA Standards
Review Sheet
Adult/Children – One rescuer
Child: From Age 1 to the onset of puberty (12-14)
Adult: Onset of puberty and older
FOR ALL AGES, SWITCH “COMPRESSOR” EVERY 2 MINUTES

Check Responsiveness (Tap & Shout). If unresponsive:
o Open airway
 No C-Spine Trauma: Head Tilt/Chin Lift
 Suspected C-Spine Trauma: Jaw Thrust
 If jaw thrust does not work, carefully use Head Tilt/Chin Lift
o Check breathing (Look/Listen/Feel for 5-10 seconds).
If not breathing:
 Attempt 2 rescue breaths (1 second each; just enough to
produce chest rise).
 Do breaths produce Chest rise?
 No: Reposition airway and attempt 2 rescue breaths. If
unsuccessful, see “Choking/FBAO” section.
 Yes: Check Carotid Pulse (5-10 seconds)
 No pulse – or you are not sure:
o 5 cycles of 30 compressions: 2 breaths (2
minutes)
o After 2 minutes check pulse. If no pulse continue
CPR 30:2 for 5 cycles. Check pulse every 2
minutes and continue CPR as needed.
o Note: If patient is intubated, give breaths every
6-8 seconds – independent of compressions.
 If pulse returns:
 Check breathing
 If not breathing: Perform rescue breathing:
o Adult: 10-12/minute (every 5-6 seconds)
o Child: 12-20/minute (every 3-5 seconds)
COMPRESSIONS
 “Hard, Fast, Full Recoil”
 Adult
o At least 100/minute
o Use 2 hands with heel of one hand between nipples
o 1.5” – 2” depth
 Child:
o 100/minute
o Use 1 hand with heel of the hand between nipples
o Other hand on the head to keep airway open (unless large)
o ½ to 1/3 of depth of chest
Two rescuers: Adult: 30:2; Children: 15:2
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Review Sheet
Adult/Child Choking (“FBAO”)
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
Conscious
o If able to speak or cough, encourage coughing.
o Unable to speak or cough effectively:
 Heimlich maneuver (Abdominal Thrusts) until obstruction is
relieved or they become unconscious (“Pop until they drop”).
Unconscious
a. Chest compressions – just like CPR
i. One rescuer: 30:2
ii. Two rescuers: Adult: 30:2; Child: 15:2
b. Open airway; look in mouth
i. If object seen, try to remove it.  NO BLIND FINGER
SWEEPS!
ii. In any case: Attempt 2 rescue breaths
iii. No chest rise? Reposition airway; attempt 2 rescue
breaths
c. CONTINUE steps a and b until object is removed.
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Review Sheet
Infant – One rescuer
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
Check Responsiveness (Tap & Shout). If unresponsive:
NOTE: IF ALONE, put infant on their back; open airway; check breathing
and pulse. Perform 2 minutes of CPR (if no pulse) or rescue breathing
(if not breathing with a pulse) or choking “relief” before calling EMS.
o Open airway
 No C-Spine Trauma: Gently lift head
 Suspected C-Spine Trauma: Jaw Thrust
 If jaw thrust does not work, carefully gently lift head
o Check breathing (Look/Listen/Feel for 5-10 seconds).
If not breathing:
 Attempt 2 rescue breaths (1 second each; just enough to
produce chest rise).
 Do breaths produce Chest rise?
 No: Reposition airway and attempt 2 rescue breaths. If
unsuccessful, see “Choking/FBAO” section.
 Yes: Look for signs of circulation – such as:
o Brachial pulse (check for 5-10 seconds)
o Breathing
o Coughing
o Movement
 No pulse – or you are not sure OR IF Heart Rate < 60 with
signs and symptoms of poor perfusion:
o 5 cycles of 30 compressions: 2 breaths (2 minutes)
o After 2 minutes check pulse. If no pulse continue
CPR 30:2 for 5 cycles. Check pulse every 2 minuets
and continue CPR as needed.
o Note: If patient is intubated, give breaths every
6-8 seconds – independent of compressions.
 If pulse returns:
 Check breathing
 If not breathing: Perform rescue breathing:
o 12-20/minute (every 3-5 seconds)
COMPRESSIONS
 “Hard, Fast, Full Recoil”
 100/minute
 Use 2 fingers just below nipple line
 Other hand on the head to keep the airway open
 ½ to 1/3 of depth of chest
Two rescuers:  15 compressions to 2 breaths USING “2 Thumb
technique
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Infant Choking (“FBAO”)


Conscious
o If able to cry or cough, observe.
o Unable to cry or cough effectively or cyanotic or stridor sounds:
 Alternate 5 back-blows and 5 chest thrusts (using 3 fingers) until
obstruction is relieved or infant becomes unconscious.
Unconscious
a. Chest compressions – just like CPR
One rescuer: 30:2
Two rescuers: 15:2
b. Open airway; look in mouth
If object seen, try to remove it.  NO BLIND FINGER SWEEPS!
In any case: Attempt 2 rescue breaths
No chest rise? Reposition airway; attempt 2 rescue breaths
c. CONTINUE steps a and b until object is removed.
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