Essential CPR Techniques

Real-time Control Protocol

Remote Control Program

Remote Communication Protocol

Remote Control Protocol

Call for emergency services first.

Check for responsiveness.

Start chest compressions immediately.

Check for a pulse before anything else.

100 to 120 compressions per minute

50 to 70 compressions per minute

80 to 90 compressions per minute

150 to 180 compressions per minute

Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest and interlock fingers of the other hand on top.

Place both hands on the stomach and push down hard.

Place hands on the neck and squeeze firmly.

Use one hand on the left side of the chest only.

To measure blood pressure during surgery.

To monitor heart rate during exercise.

To provide oxygen to patients in respiratory distress.

To restore normal heart rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest.

Use an AED when a person is unresponsive and not breathing.

Use an AED only if the person has a visible injury.

Use an AED when a person is conscious and breathing.

Use an AED when someone is feeling faint but responsive.

15:1

20:1

30:5

30:2

At least 3 inches (7.5 cm) deep.

At least 2 inches (5 cm) deep.

At least 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep.

Only compress until the chest is flush with the back.

You should only call emergency services after performing CPR for 10 minutes.

It is important to call emergency services before starting CPR to ensure that professional medical help is on the way.

It is not necessary to call emergency services if you are alone.

Calling emergency services can delay the start of CPR.

Coughing, sneezing, fever.

Unresponsiveness, absence of breathing, no pulse.

Rapid heartbeat, sweating, dizziness.

Chest pain, nausea, fatigue.