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CPR & RESCUE BREATHING
C.P.R.-Adult- Tilt head back, lift chin, check breathing
Call 911 2 Breaths
Position hands in center of chest, push down firmly, 2” depth,
30 times
Repeat until help comes
C.P.R.-Child Tilt head back, lift chin, check breathing
1-8 yrs If you are alone with the child, give 2 minutes of CPR before
calling 911
2 Breaths
Use heel of 1 hand, 30 compressions to approximately 1/3rd depth of chest
C.P.R.-Infants Shout and tap infant gently on the shoulder.
If no response: Lift chin to tilt head back (not too far).
If baby is not breathing: 2 Gentle breaths, 1 second long
(your mouth covering baby’s mouth and nose)
30 Gentle compressions, two-three fingers in center of chest just
below nipples, to approximately 1/3rd depth of chest
Repeat cycles-after two minutes call 911, continue breaths
and compressions
RESCUE BREATHING
Adult: Tilt head back, lift chin, pinch nose shut
2-3 SLOW breaths into the mouth
(blow until chest gently rises)
Check for pulse & make sure heart is still beating
If pulse is present but victim not breathing, call 911
Give 1 SLOW breath about every 3 seconds for 1 minute
Recheck pulse and breathing about once a minute
Child: Tilt head back, lift chin, pinch nose shut
2 SLOW breaths into the mouth until chest gently rises
Check for pulse & heartbeat
If pulse is present but victim not breathing, call 911
1 SLOW breath about every 3 seconds for 1 minute
Recheck pulse and breathing about once a minute
Continue as long as pulse is present but person is not breathing
Infant: Tilt head back (not as far), lift chin
Seal lips tightly around infant’s mouth and nose
Fill your cheeks with air and give two SLOW breaths-breathe until
chest gently rises
Check for pulse
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