Adult CPRLearn adult CPR step-by-step.

Adult CPR• Learning the steps for how to perform CPR on an

adult can prepare you to save a life.• There are slightly different guidelines for adults,

children, and infants.

Ensure the Scene Is Safe• You cannot provide

assistance if you’re at risk yourself.

• Look around for any hazards that could harm you or the victim.

Check for a Response• Start by checking the victim for responsiveness.• Unless you’re a medical professional, you can

skip checking for a pulse. It was determined that lay rescuers are not able to reliably detect a pulse in a stressful situation.

Call 911• If there is no response, call emergency services

or have someone do it for you.

Chest Compressions• Place the heel of one hand on the lower part of

the center of the chest, and the heel of the other hand on top, so they overlap.

• Lock your elbows.• Have your arms at 90 degrees from the victim’s

chest.

Chest Compressions• Compress the victim’s chest at

least 2 inches in depth.• Do 30 compressions.• Allow the victim’s chest to

completely recoil between compressions so the heart can fill with blood.

• Your beat should be fast and hard—about 100 per minute. Think the BeeGees’ hit, “Stayin’ Alive.”

Ventilations• After 30 compressions, open the airway by tilting

the head back and lifting the chin. • Pinch the nose shut and make a complete seal

over the victim’s mouth with yours.

Ventilations• Deliver 2 breaths.• Each ventilation should last about 1 second in

duration.• Check to make sure the victim’s chest moved—if

not, you’ll need to reposition the head.

Ventilations• Give one breath at 5 to 6 second intervals.• The compression to ventilation ratio for adults is

30:2.

Multiple Rescuers• If there is more than

one person available to perform CPR, take turns to avoid fatigue.

• Change the compressor every 2 minutes.

Free CPR Course• Visit OnlineCPRCertification.net to take a free

CPR course, watch how-to videos, and brush up on your life saving skills.

• Studies have shown that 15 minutes of training can be just as effective as a 4 hour course when it comes to saving a life.

• Download our free CPR ebook.