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Where sholud your place your hands to perform chest compressions on an adult?
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∙ 9y ago
An inch or two above the nipple line, dead center of the chest
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoCompress the chest on the sternum, 2 or 3 fingers up from the xiphoid process.
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Where should you place you hands to perform chest compressions on an adult?
You should place your hands in the middle of the chest and push down firmly
Where should you place your hands to perform chest compressions on adult?
You should place your hands in the middle of the chest and push down firmly
Where should you place your hands to perform chest compressions on an adult?
You should place your hands in the middle of the chest and push down firmly
What is the depth of chest compressions for an adult victim?
The recommended depth of chest compressions in adult CPR is 2 inches
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions of an adult victim?
The recommended depth of chest compressions in adult CPR is 2 inches
What number of chest compressions are administered in CPR?
Thirty compressions and two breaths per cycle.
What is the rate for performing chest compressions for an infant victim with one rescuer?
Perform chest compressions for an infant at a rate of at least 100/minute.
What is the recommended depth of chest compression for an adult?
The recommended depth of chest compressions in adult CPR is 2 inches
Is it true when giving chest compressions allow the chest to move all the way back up between compressions?
yes, you should allow the chest to move all the way back to perform proper compressions
At what rate should chest compressions be performed on an adult?
The 30 compressions should be given at a rate of 100 compressions per minute.
The cycle of compressions and breaths in CPR for an adult is?
Perform Adult CPR by 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths.
What should you do after performing chest compressions on an unresponsive adult with airway obstruction?
After the compressions, look in the mouth and if you see the object, sweep it out. If not, attempt to ventilate again; if breaths don't go in, repeat: compressions, look, sweep if object seen, and attempt to ventilate.
