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Technical Manual 1v2 November 2019
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Step 5: BEGIN CHEST COMPRESSIONS.
Kneel next to the person. Use your fingers to locate the
end of the person's breastbone (sternum), where the ribs
come together. Place 2 fingers at the tip of the sternum.
Place the heel of the other hand directly above your
fingers (on the side closest to the person's face).
Place your other hand on top of the one that you just put
in position. Lock the fingers of both hands
together, and raise the fingers so they don't touch the
person's chest.
Straighten your arms, lock your elbows, and center your
shoulders directly over your hands.
Press down in a steady rhythm, using your body weight
and keeping your elbows locked. The force from each
thrust should go straight down onto the sternum,
compressing it 1 to 2 inches. It may help to count "one and
two and three and four...," giving 1 downward thrust each
time you say a number. Lift your weight, but not your
hands, from the chest each time you say "and." Give 15
compressions.
After 15 compressions, give 2 full, slow breaths.
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Repeat the 15 compressions/2 breaths cycle 4 times (1 minute); then check again for
signs of circulation. If there are still no signs of circulation, continue to give chest
compressions and rescue breaths until help arrives or until signs of circulation are
present and breathing is restored.
