CPR REVIEW
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ADULT
(over 8 years of age) |
CHILD
(12 months to 8 years) |
INFANT
(up to 12 months) |
| Check For Responsiveness
| By shaking and shouting |
By shaking and shouting |
By patting feet and chest |
| Dial 9-1-1
| If unresponsive |
After 1 to 2 minutes of CPR |
After 1 to 2 minutes of CPR |
| Pulse Location |
Carotid artery (neck) |
Carotid artery (neck) |
Brachial artery (arm) |
| Airway |
Lift the neck and tilt the head back |
Lift the neck and tilt the head back |
Slightly tilt the head into "sniffer's position" |
| Breathing |
Pinch the nose; give 2 breaths |
Pinch the nose; give 2 breaths |
Mouth over mouth & nose; give 2 gentle puffs |
| Circulation |
2 hands, 2 inches;
15 compressions |
1 hand, 1 inch;
5 compressions |
2 fingers, ½ inch;
5 compressions |
CHECK FOR PULSE EVERY MINUTE. REPEAT A-B-C CYCLE AS NECESSARY UNTIL AMBULANCE ARRIVES. |
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