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Adult |
| Assessment |
Establish unresponsiveness (gently shake and shout).
Activate EMS System. |
| Airway Breathing |
Open airway (Tilt chin or jaw thrust). |
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Check breathing (look, listen, feel).
If breathing is absent, give 2 slow breaths (1 1/2 -2
sec). |
| Circulation |
Check carotid pulse. |
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- If breathing is absent but pulse is present, provide
rescue breathing (1 breath every 5 sec; approx. 12 breaths per minute). |
| CPR |
- If no pulse, give cycles of 15 chest compressions followed
by 2 slow breaths. |
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(rate: 80-100 compressions per minute)
(depth: 1 2/2 - 2 inches) |
| Pulse Check |
After 4 cycles of 15:2 (about 1 minute).
Check pulse and breathing. If no pulse, continue 15:2
cycles beginning with chest compressions. |
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