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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; 30 compressions |
1 hand, 1 inch; 30 compressions |
2 fingers, ½ chest depth; 30 compressions |
CHECK FOR PULSE EVERY MINUTE. REPEAT A-B-C CYCLE AS NECESSARY UNTIL AMBULANCE ARRIVES. |
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