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CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation can help save a life
during cardiac arrest, when the heart stops beating or beats
too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital
organs. However, even after training, remembering the CPR
steps and administering them correctly can be a challenge. To
be prepared when to perform CPR, please read the steps
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Giving CPR
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CHECK the scene for safety, form an initial impression and
2
If the person appears unresponsive, CHECK for
use personal protective equipment (PPE)
responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding or
other life-threatening conditions using shout-tap-shout
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If the person does not respond and is not breathing or only
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Kneel beside the person. Place the person on their back on
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Give 30 chest compressions
a firm, flat surface
• Hand position: Two hands centered on the chest
• Body position: Shoulders directly over hands;
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• Depth: At least 2 inches
• Rate: 100 to 120 per minute
• Allow chest to return to normal position after each
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Give 2 breaths
• Open the airway to a past-neutral position using
the head-tilt/chin-lift technique
• Pinch the nose shut, take a normal breath, and
make complete seal over the person’s mouth with
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• Ensure each breath lasts about 1 second and
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If the 1st breath does not cause the chest to rise,
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Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and 2
breaths. Use an AED as soon as one is available! Minimize
interruptions to chest compressions to less than 10
seconds.
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