Adult CPR Adult Age: Puberty and older • Male: facial or underarm hair • Female: signs of breast development Scene Safety: Quickly survey the scene before you enter. Check Response and Activate EMS: • Tap the victim’s shoulder and shout. • If no response, yell for help. Send a bystander to call 9-1-1 and get the AED. • Go yourself if a bystander is not available. Check Breathing: • Scan for breathing for 5-10 seconds. • If no breathing or only gasping, begin compressions. Check response
C: Compressions Perform 30 chest compressions with 2 hands. • Position the victim face up on a firm, flat surface. • Quickly remove clothing from the front of the chest if it may interfere with compressions. • Place the heel of 1 hand in the center of the chest between the nipples, and the heel of the other hand on top. • Compress the chest 30 times. • Rate: At least 100/minute • Depth: At least 2” • Make sure the compressions are good quality. Push hard and fast. Allow full recoil between each compression. Minimize interruptions to compressions.
30 chest compressions
A: Airway
Open the airway with the head tilt/chin lift maneuver. • Place 1 hand on the forehead and apply firm pressure to tilt the head back. • Use 2 or 3 fingers of your other hand to lift the chin.
Head tilt/chin lift
10 Tip
If an unresponsive victim is face down, roll him face up to check for breathing.
18
The maximum number of seconds in which to complete 30 chest compressions.