Adult component of CPR
A heat-related emergency.
A cold-related emergency.
A heart attack.
A seizure.
15 compressions for every 3 breaths.
15 compressions for every 1 breath.
30 compressions for every 2 breaths.
30 compressions for every 1 breath.
Give 2 slow rescue breaths.
Do a foreign object look/removal.
Give back blows and abdominal thrusts.
Lower the person to the floor and open the airway.
CPR prevents heart attacks.
With early CPR, most cardiac arrest victims do not need defibrillation.
It helps circulate blood that contains oxygen to the vital organs until an AED is ready for use or advanced medical personnel arrive.
It helps restart the heart.
The scene is determined to be safe.
The person's condition worsens.
You are too exhausted to continue.
You need to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number for advice on a nonlife-threatening condition.
After every minute, then every other minute thereafter.
CPR should not be interrupted or stopped until and AED is ready to use, another trained responder takes over for you, or you see obvious signs of life.
After every minute (or after 4 cycles of compressions and breaths).
After the first minute, then not again until EMS arrives.
1 second.
2 seconds.
5 seconds.
10 seconds.
2
4
5
1
1 second.
1/2 second.
3 seconds.
4 seconds.
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