You don't need to check for signs of life on an adult. Once CPR is started, continue until: 1) EMS arrives to take over; 2) An AED becomes available to hook up; 3) The scene bocomes unsafe & you need to evacuate; 4) The person shows signs of life & 5) You are too tired to continue.
Check for signs of life every 2 minutes.
You should check for signs of life every two minutes while performing rescue breathing on an adult or child
Signs of life check after the initial check for an adult has been eliminated. Once you start CPR on an adult, do not stop unless advanced medical takes over, an AED is available to hook up, the scene becomes unsafe and you need to move yourself and the patient, or the patient shows signs of life during the CPR process.
Check for signs of life every 2 minutes.
In the initial assessment, check for signs of life. During rescue breathing, check for signs of life every 2 minutes. During CPR, don't check for signs of life any more. Unless you see obvious signs of life once CPR is started, continue doing CPR.
Once CPR is started for an adult, don't stop to check for signs of life. Continue CPR until EMS arrives to take over.
Check for signs of life when performing rescue breathing on a child every 2 minutes.
Check for signs of life every 2 minutes.
Check for signs of life on a child every 2 minutes.
About how often should you stop and check for signs of life when performing rescue breathing on a child?
Check for signs of life about every 2 minutes.
Every 2 minutes check for signs of life when performing RB.
Conditions for performing CPR vary slightly from Adult to Children/Infant. Both are termed no signs of life. When no signs of life are present, CPR is initiated. Adult: Tip head & check for breathing & chest rising & falling (called look, listen, feel) for 10 seconds. If no signs of life are present, give 2 breaths and start performing CPR. Infant & Child: Same starting as an Adult; look listen & feel for breathing for 10 seconds. If no breathing, give 2 breaths. Then do a pulse / breathing check for 10 seconds. If no pulse and no breathing (signs of life), start performing CPR. CPR for Adult, Child, Infant is 30 compressions / 2 breaths. Always remember to have someone call EMS; even if you need to make the call yourself.