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Compression/breath ratio 2 Rescuer Depth Age Range Special Considerations
Adult 30:2 30:2 2” (5cm) Puberty+
Child 30:2 15:2 2” (5cm) 1 → Puberty 1 or 2 hand compressions
Infant 30:2 15:2 1 1/2” (4cm) 0 → 1 <60 bpm initiate CPR / 2 thumb CPR for 2 rescuers

Bag Valve Mask

Not suitable for single rescuer CPR
Rescue breathing for Adults 1 breath every 5-10 seconds
Rescue breathing for Children 1 breath every 3-5 seconds
Advanced airway breathing 1 breath every 6-8 seconds with Compressions @ 100/min

AED Facts

  • V-Fib and V-Tach shockable rhythms
  • First step is to turn AED on