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ADULT (over the age of approximately 10 to 14 years) |
CHILD (from about 1 to about 10 or 14 years of age) |
INFANT (under the age of 12 months except for newborns) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Circulation | 2 hands, 2 inches; 30 compressions |
1 hand, 2 inches; 30 compressions |
2 fingers, ½ chest depth; 30 compressions |
| 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 |