CPR Reference Chart
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that is useful when helping someone who may have had a heart attack or stopped breathing. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone — untrained bystanders and medical personnel alike, begin CPR. It's far better to do something than to do nothing at all. Remember, the difference between your doing something and doing nothing could be someone's life.
| Task | Adult | Child | Infant |
| Responsiveness Check | Perform sternal rub/ tap tops of shoulders | Perform sternal rub/ tap tops of shoulders | By patting the victim's feet and chest |
| Dial 911 | Immediately if victim is unresponsive | After 5 cycles of CPR or about 2 minutes | After 5 cycles of CPR or about 2 minutes |
| Pulse Location (10 second check) |
Carotid Artery | Carotid or Femoral Artery | Brachial Artery |
| Compressions | 2 hands; 2 inches; 100-120 compressions per minute | 2 hands; 2 inches; 100-120 compressions per minute | 2 fingers; 1 1/2 inches; 100-120 compression per minute |
| Airway | Head tilt / Chin lift technique | Head tilt / Chin lift technique | Head tilt / Chin lift technique |
| Breathing | Provide 2 breaths after every 30 compressions | Provide 2 breaths after every 30 compressions | Provide 2 breaths after every 30 compressions |