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CPR Techniques
Adult Chest Compression Technique:
- Position yourself on the victim's side
- Victim should be on his/her back - if trauma suspected then STABILIZE THE NECK and then roll the victim on his/her back
- Remove the clothing
- Place the heel of a hand in between the nipples on the center of the chest/breast bone
- Place the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand
- With straight arms and shoulder (elbow locked) directly over your hands (90 degree to the chest), start compression
- Push hard and fast at the rate of 100 compressions per minute
- Push the chest 2 inches deep
- After each compression allow the chest to return to original position
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