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CPR

Basic Life Support (CPR)
Tap and Shout, If no response:
    • Call or have some call LISD Police or 9-1-1.
    • If available, get an A.E.D.
    • Open airway by lifting chin and tilting head back.
    • Look, listen, and feel for breathing.
    • Give 2 regular, full breaths.
    • Observe for signs of life.
    • If no sign of life, place the heel of your hand on 
       the middle of the breastbone.  (approximately 2 inches).
    • Give 30 chest compressions.
    • Give 2 slow, regular breaths (1 second each).
    • Check pulse after 5 cycles of CPR.
    • Turn on A.E.D.
    • Stop CPR when A.E.D. arrives.
    • Listen to the series of instructions.
    • Remove the clothing.
    • Make sure skin is dry.
    • Make sure there are not medication patches.
    • Shave excessive hair from chest.
    • After one shock continue CPR.
    • If no response, continue CPR until assistance arrives.


Youth/Adult  -  Press sternum 1 – 1 ½ inches; 30 compressions to 2 breaths
Child (1-8 years old)  -  Depress sternum ½ - 1 inch or 1/3 depth of chest; 30 compressions to 2 breaths
Infant (0-1 year old)  -  Depress sternum ½ - 1 inch or 1/3 depth of chest; 30 compressions to 2 breaths; use puffs of air for breaths