Explore the AHA’s CPR and ECC algorithms for adult, pediatric, and neonatal resuscitation. Learn the latest evidence-based recommendations.

Follow these steps to take action. Call 9-1-1. Send someone to get an AED. Apply AED Pads. Follow AED Prompts. Resume CPR for 2 minutes.

Perform cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Use AED as soon as it is available. AED arrives. Check rhythm. Shockable rhythm? Give 1 shock. Resume CPR immediately for 2 …

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Single Rescuer—30 Compressions/2 Breaths Mul ple Rescuer—15 Compressions/2 Breaths

The document provides a flow chart for performing adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It outlines the steps to check for danger, get a response from the casualty, call for help if needed, open the airway, check for breathing, and if no breathing is detected, perform 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths in a 5:1 ratio for 2 minutes ...

The time between finishing the last compression, giving the two breaths and the next compression should ideally be 5 seconds with an absolute maximum of 10 seconds If the patient regurgitates or vomits during CPR turn the patient onto their side facing away from you, turn their head and allow the vomit to drain out

For those who are visual learners, flowcharts and diagrams of CPR can be helpful. The flowcharts in this section are based on 2015 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines as presented on the AHA ECC Guidelines web page.

Look for no breathing or only gasping. Push hard and fast 30 times on the chest. Open the airway, give 2 breaths, and then return to pushes. Here’s how to open the airway: Put one hand on the …

Perform a quick visual survey, check for responsiveness, open the airway, and simultaneously check for breathing and a carotid pulse for at least 5 seconds but no more than 10. If the patient is unresponsive, isn’t breathing normally and doesn’t have a pulse, begin CPR.