Push down hard and fast in the middle of the chest, over the breastbone, with one hand on top of the other and fingers interlaced
Press down 2-2.4 inches deep and at least 100-120 compressions per minute
Allow for full chest recoil between each compression
Give 2 Rescue Breaths
Make sure the head is tilted back and the chin is lifted
Pinch the nose shut and cover the victim’s mouth with your mouth to form a complete seal
Blow inside the victim’s mouth for 1 second and check to see if the victim’s chest rises
If their chest does not rise, give another breath
Mouth to mouth is optional, but highly recommended for child and infant CPR.
Continue 30 Compressions And 2 Breaths Until:
The victim begins to breathe
An AED is ready to use
A trained rescuer arrives
You are too exhausted to continue
Special Considerations for Adult CPR:
In an old or frail adult, the rescuer may fracture the sternum and/or ribs of the victim when performing CPR but physicians suggest that the victim would most likely rather live with broken bones than die!
Founder of Right Parenting Lifestyle Guidance Program, and Founder-Editor of rightparenting.com, Dr. Mandar V. Bichu is a practicing pediatrician with nearly three decades of international experience. He is also an acclaimed author, journalist, blogger, innovator, community health educator and communicator.
