When to call for help | Call 911, or ask someone to call, and get an AED, if there is one nearby. A 911 operator can give you instructions on how to do CPR. | Call 911, or ask someone to call, and get an AED, if there is one nearby. A 911 operator can give you instructions on how to do CPR. If you're alone and don't have a phone nearby, start CPR. Do CPR for 2 minutes, and then find a phone to call 911. | Call 911, or ask someone to call, and get an AED, if there is one nearby. A 911 operator can give you instructions on how to do CPR. If you're alone and don't have a phone nearby, start CPR. Do CPR for 2 minutes, and then find a phone to call 911. |
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If the person is not breathing normally or is gasping, find the spot to do chest compressions. | Place two fingers on the spot where the ribs come together. Put the heel of your other hand just above your fingers on the breastbone. (See a picture of hand placement for chest compressions.) | Place two fingers on the spot where the ribs come together. Put the heel of your other hand just above your fingers on the breastbone. | Place two fingers on the breastbone just below the nipple line. (See a picture of hand placement for chest compressions on a baby.) |
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How do you give chest compressions? | Use the heel of one hand with the other hand stacked on top of it. Lace your fingers together. | Use the heel of one hand. If you need more force for a larger child, use both hands as you would for an adult. | Use two fingers. |
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How fast should you do compressions? | Do at least 100 compressions per minute (between 1 and 2 per second). | Do at least 100 compressions per minute (between 1 and 2 per second). | Do at least 100 compressions per minute (between 1 and 2 per second). |
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How far down should you press the chest? | Press the chest down at least 2 inches (5 cm). | Press the chest down at least one-third of the depth of the child's chest [about 2 in. (5 cm)]. | Press the chest down at least one-third of the depth of the baby's chest. |
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If you are trained in CPR, how many compressions and breaths do you give? | 30 compressions, 2 breaths. Repeat this 30/2 cycle until help arrives or person breathes on their own. Note: If you are not trained in CPR with rescue breathing, it is important to continue doing chest compressions. | 30 compressions, 2 breaths. Repeat this 30/2 cycle until help arrives or child breathes on their own. | 30 compressions, 2 breaths. Repeat this 30/2 cycle until help arrives or baby breathes on their own. (See a picture of rescue breathing for babies.) |
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