Call 911.  In case you forgot your CPR steps, they will be able to walk you through it.

Compression only CPR:

  • Guideline refers to Adult CPR only and excludes on the job performance where you are still expected to ventilate the victim as appropriate.
  • Useful in Good Samaritan situations where there is a discomfort in performing mouth to mouth ventilation.
  • Compression only CPR ** is done with continuous chest compressions:
  • Using adult compression technique, push hard and fast (100x per min.)
  • Allow the chest to recoil completely.
  • Continue compressions with minimal interruptions until help arrives, an AED  is available, victim shows signs of life or providers from EMS  tell you to stop.

**  Ventilations are still appropriate for adults in certain conditions.

 

 

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