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CPR - adult - series: Chest compressions

 Chest compressions

CPR - adult - series
Illustrations:

  • Check for responsiveness
  • Check for breathing
  • Person not breathing
  • Chest compressions
  • 7. Perform chest compressions:

    8. Give the person 2 more breaths. The chest should rise.

    9. Continue CPR (30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths, then repeat) until the person recovers or help arrives. If an AED for adults is available, use it as soon as possible.

    If the person starts breathing again, place them in the recovery position. Periodically re-check for breathing until help arrives.

    Update Date: 7/19/2007

    Updated by: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: Greg Juhn, M.T.P.W., David R. Eltz, Kelli A. Stacy. Previously reviewed by Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/15/2006).

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