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- CPR •CHECK the scene for safety, form an initial impression and use personal protective equipment (PPE);
-If the person appears unresponsive, CHECK for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding or other life-threatening conditions using shout-tap-shout;
-If the person does not respond and is not breathing or only gasping, CALL 9-1-1 or 1-4-3 and get equipment, or tell someone to do so;
•Place the person on their back on a firm, flat surface;
•Give 30 chest compressions;
Hand position: Two hands centered on the chest;
Body position: Shoulders directly over hands, elbows locked;
Depth: At least 2 inches;
Rate: 100 to 120 per minute;
Allow chest to return to normal position after each compression;
•Give 2 breaths;
Open the airway to a past-neutral position using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique;
Ensure each breath lasts about 1 second and makes the chest rise; allow air to exit before giving the next breath;
(Note: If the 1st breath does not cause the chest to rise, retilt the head and ensure a proper seal before giving the 2nd breath If the 2nd breath does not make the chest rise, an object may be blocking the airway);
•Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths. Use an AED as soon as one is available!
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