20 seconds
20 seconds
20 seconds
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult victIβm?
Do not stop CPR to check for a pulse.
Take a pulse for a maximum of 10 seconds.
A pulse check is performed on the brachial artery for an infant.
When performing a pulse check on an Infant or Child, check for a maximum of 10 seconds. For lay CPR, no pulse check is required for an adult.
A pulse check is performed on the brachial artery for an infant.
You should check pulse for about a minute. For adults pulse should be anywhere from 60 to 80 a minute.
Their wrists and or their neck
If the patient is choking, the first priority is to clear the airway, not check the pulse. The airway should be cleared first, and then once the rescue breaths go in, check for a pulse.
Check for a pulse about every 2 minutes.