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When to call for help
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Call 911, or ask someone to call, and get an AED, if there is one nearby.
A 911 operator can give you instructions on how to do CPR.
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Call 911, or ask someone to call, and get an AED, if there is one nearby.
A 911 operator can give you instructions on how to do CPR.
If you're alone and don't have a phone nearby, start CPR. Do CPR for 2 minutes, and then find a phone to call 911.
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Call 911, or ask someone to call, and get an AED, if there is one nearby.
A 911 operator can give you instructions on how to do CPR.
If you're alone and don't have a phone nearby, start CPR. Do CPR for 2 minutes, and then find a phone to call 911.
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If the person is not breathing normally or is gasping, find the spot to do chest compressions.
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Place two fingers on the spot where the ribs come together. Put the heel of your other hand just above your fingers on the breastbone.
(See a picture of hand placement for chest compressions.)
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Place two fingers on the spot where the ribs come together. Put the heel of your other hand just above your fingers on the breastbone.
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Place two fingers on the breastbone just below the nipple line.
(See a picture of hand placement for chest compressions on a baby.)
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How do you give chest compressions?
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Use the heel of one hand with the other hand stacked on top of it. Lace your fingers together.
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Use the heel of one hand. If you need more force for a larger child, use both hands as you would for an adult.
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Use two fingers.
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How fast should you do compressions?
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Do at least 100 compressions per minute (between 1 and 2 per second).
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Do at least 100 compressions per minute (between 1 and 2 per second).
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Do at least 100 compressions per minute (between 1 and 2 per second).
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How far down should you press the chest?
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Press the chest down at least 2 inches (5 cm).
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Press the chest down at least one-third of the depth of the child's chest [about 2 in. (5 cm)].
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Press the chest down at least one-third of the depth of the baby's chest.
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If you are trained in CPR, how many compressions and breaths do you give?
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30 compressions, 2 breaths. Repeat this 30/2 cycle until help arrives or person breathes on their own.
Note: If you are not trained in CPR with rescue breathing, it is important to continue doing chest compressions.
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30 compressions, 2 breaths. Repeat this 30/2 cycle until help arrives or child breathes on their own.
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30 compressions, 2 breaths. Repeat this 30/2 cycle until help arrives or baby breathes on their own.
(See a picture of rescue breathing for babies.)
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