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CPR is performed when there is no heart beat. If no circulation, start with 2 breathes and then 20 rapid chest compressions. Continue to do this until the victim recovers, or the Paramedics arrive, or you are too exhausted to continue.

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What is CPR a combination of?

A combination of breaths and chest compression cycles.


How do you know to start cycles of chest compression with the breaths for an adult?

When no signs of life are noted (no breathing, no movement) start CPR.


When giving CPR to an infant do you give cycles of 30 chest compression and 2 rescue breaths?

You are correct; 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths.


What are the counts when doing CPR?

30 chest compression then 2 breaths for an adult and 15 chest compression and 1 breath for an infant or child.


Chest compression in child?

Compress the chest about 1 1/2 inches per compression.


The cycle of compressions and breaths in CPR for an adult is?

Perform Adult CPR by 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths.


What number of chest compressions are administered in CPR?

Thirty compressions and two breaths per cycle.


What is the rate compression in child CPR?

The compression rate for CPR should be the same as an adult. That is 100 chest compressions per minute. The ratio of compressions to breaths should stillbe 30:2. Just like an adult.


What is the rate of giving chest compressions on an adult?

2 person CPR: Cycles of 30 compressions / 2 breaths on an adult Cycles of 15 compressions / 2 breaths on an infant or child


How many chest compression cycles before you switch during two person cpr?

After 5 cycles


Ratio of chest compression vs ventilation?

Thirty compressions to two breaths each cycle.


What is CPR according to 2010 guidelines?

No breaths, chest compression only with the rhythm of Staying alive.