when an adult victim is in a dangerous environment
For the ARC CPR, adult is 12 & older (child is 1 - 12).
A child is 1 to 12 years old.
18 and over
when an adult victim is in a dangerous environment
when an adult victim is in a dangerous environment
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when an adult victim is in a dangerous environment
Adult CPR is needed for whenever someone needs aid in breathing. Therefore, it can be any age that needs it, as long as the person has a certification in CPR for legal reasons. The word "adult" refers to at least age 18, so adult CPR is CPR for those 18 and over only.
The recommended depth of chest compressions in adult CPR is 2 inches
The recommended depth of chest compressions in adult CPR is 2 inches
The recommended depth of chest compressions in adult CPR is 2 inches
If signs of life become visible you should check for a pulse. If the victim has no pulse, CPR should be continued. If the victim has a pulse, CPR should be ceased but you must continue to monitor the victim's vital signs.
See the related link for how to give CPR to an Adult, Child, or Infant. ECC 2005 standardized the ratio for the lay person to 30 compressions / 2 breaths for an Adult, Child, or Infant.
If it's an adult, you should immediatly before CPR. If its a child, you should do CPR for 5 minutes and then call. It's approximately 2 Minutes for the infant or child. ~Jason, just passed his FirstAid/CPR Taining.
pulse to see if the heart is beating and if the person is alive or needs CPR.