2023/2024
First, Check victim for 2 things simultaneously - ANSWER-Response & Breathing
If adult is unresponsive and not breathing, or not breathing normally, - ANSWER-Start CPR.
Compression rate of: - ANSWER-100/min
infants
Adults - ANSWER-1.5 for infants
2 inches for adults
(or 1/3 of the chest circumference)
Lay people:
Medical Professionals: - ANSWER-Do not check for pulse.
Only up to 10 seconds to search for pulse.
Complete Sequence for 1 Rescuer: - ANSWER-1)Hey, are you okay?
2) activate emergency response, grab an AED.
3)Check pulse <10 seconds.
4)Start chest compressions (30)
5)2 rescue breaths
6)Chest compressions (30)
7)2 rescue breaths
REPEAT 6 & 7 until help arrives.