Align your shoulders above your hands and straighten your elbows, using the weight of your upper body, with the heel of your hand, press down (4 5 cm) – Perform 30 compressions (presses) at a rate of 100 per minute Count aloud at a steady and fast pace to achieve this rate After every 30 chest compressions give two breaths with casualty’s head tilted – back, pinch their nose, place your mouth over the mouth, and give two breaths – blowing steadily. Check again for signs of circulation and breathing. If the casualty does not have signs of circulation and does not begin breathing, continue CPR until signs of circulation and breathing return or until emergency medical help arrives. If two first aid providers are present:
Align your shoulders above your hands and straighten your elbows, using the weight of your upper body, with the heel of your hand, press down (4 – 5 cm) Perform 30 compressions (presses) at a rate of 100 per minute Count aloud at a steady and fast pace to achieve this rate After every 30 chest compressions give two breaths – with casualty’s head tilted back, pinch their nose, place your mouth over the mouth, and give two breaths – blowing steadily. Check again for signs of circulation and breathing. If the casualty does not have signs of circulation and does not begin breathing, continue CPR until signs of circulation and breathing return or until emergency medical help arrives. If two first aid providers are present:
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