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Chest compressions on adults should be 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep.
The depth of a chest compression for an adult while performing CPR is, according to the Canadian Red Cross recommendation, 2 inches.
When performing compressions on child or infant casualties the depth of compressions should be a third of the depth of an adult, all whilst being at the same rate of 100-120 compressions per minute at a rate of 30/2.
1 to11/2 inches
For an adult, compress the chest 1 1/2 - 2 inches.
Depress the sternum 1 to 1 1/2 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
compressing to a depth of 2 inches
Chest compression depth for CPR is: Adult = 2 inches Child = 1 to 1 1/2 inches Infant: 1/2 to 1 inch.
The recommended depth of chest compressions in adult CPR is 2 inches
For an adult, compress the chest 1 1/2 to 2 inches.