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chest compression
Indications:
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Procedure:
- place heel of one hand on chest over sternum with lower edge of hand at upper border of manubrium (guestimate)
- place heel of second hand on top of first hand
- alternatively grasp the wrist of the first hand with the second hand
- extend elbows (staighten arms) & position shoulders directly above hands
- depth: 2.0-2.4 inches, 5-6 cm
- rate: 100-120/minute
- allow recoil (chest/lung expansion) after each compression
- remove weight/pressure on chest between compressions without repositioning hands
- recoil & compression duration should be approximately equal
- compression to ventilation ratio 1 person rescue = 30 compressions to 2 breaths
- compression to ventilation ratio 2 person rescue (adult) = 30 compressions to 2 breaths
- compression to ventilation ratio 2 person rescue (child) = 15 compressions to 2 breaths
Related
chest compression fraction (CCF)
General
maneuver
References
- American Heart Association
Basic Life Support Provider Manual eBook