CPR Sequence and Special Considerations
After compressions, you need to open the airway. Place one hand on the forehead and your fingers on the chin, then tilt the head back and lift the chin. This position helps air flow more easily into the lungs.
Next, give two rescue breaths. While keeping the airway open, pinch the nose closed, take a normal breath, and cover the person's mouth with yours. Give two 1-second breaths, watching for the chest to rise with each breath.
Continue CPR with a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths until emergency personnel arrive or an AED becomes available. Remember the sequence: check safety, check responsiveness, call 911, check breathing, then start the 30:2 CPR cycle.
For children 1−8years, perform the same steps but use only one hand for compressions. For infants (under 1 year), use just two fingers instead of your hands and cover both their mouth and nose when giving breaths. The compression depth should be about 1.5 inches for infants.
🚨 Quick action is crucial! For every minute without CPR, a person's chance of survival decreases by 7-10%. Don't hesitate to start compressions if someone isn't breathing normally.