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When should cardiopulmonary resuscitation be done?

USE CPR ON AN ADULT WHEN THEY ARE UNRESPONSIVE; ON A CHILD AND INFANT USE CPR WHEN THERE IS NO PULSE.


When administering CPR for children you should use how many reps and compressions?

Infant, Child, Adult CPR all the same cycle/rate; 30 compressions, 2 breaths.


Do you need CPR card to use a defibrillator?

You should have an AED / CPR card so your knowledge of the AED use and performing CPR is at an adequate level. But, it isn't required.


What ratio should a lone rescuer use when he performs CPR?

30 pushes (also called compressions) and 2 breaths for an Adult, Infant, or Child.


What fingers do you use for chest compressions during CPR for a child?

For a child, use the heel of one hand located on the center of the chest, on the sternum. For an infant, use 2 or 3 fingers (index, middle, and ring fingers) on the sternum, just below the nipple line.


What is administering CPR for children?

Something as for adults, just use only one hand.


Where can I get my CPR AED certification ?

Our online CPR Certification courses include the latest ECC 2010 Guidelines. You can learn CPR quickly and easily with AEDCPR's interactive online CPR certification class. AEDCPR's classes include video demonstrations of Adult CPR, Child CPR and Infant CPR. You can use our exclusive interactive online AED Demo to practice AED pad placement and use of an automatic external defibrillator.


How often are rescue breaths given during CPR?

I believe the legal requirements are to give CPR as you were taught; no more & no less. I understand some teach hands only CPR and if you know and are certified in that technique, then use it. As a professional rescuer, it is not allowed.


When performing CPR how many hands or fingers would you compress the chest with?

During CPR, you should compress the chest with two hands, using the heel of your hand to press down on the center of the chest. Do not use fingers to compress the chest as it may not be effective in providing enough pressure to circulate blood.


Who can do CPR?

Use CPR when there are no signs of life. For an Adult, look, listen and feel for breathing. If there is no breathing, give 2 breaths and start CPR. For an Infant and Child, after checking for breathing and there is no breathing, check for a pulse. If there is no pulse, start CPR.


Can I take a cpr class online?

CPR classes cannot be taken online. CRP classes must be taken in a classroom so that you learn the hands on way to perform CPR and get a chance to practice what you have learned so that you are ready if you ever need to put that learning to use.


When would the pocket mask be used during CPR and why?

Use pocket mask during breathing to protect yourself from patient secretions and fluids. You do not always need to use the pocket mask though, hands only CPR is to get the heart beating again.