10 ADULT CPR C: Compressions Perform 30 chest compressions with 2 hands. • Position the victim face up on a firm, flat surface. • Quickly remove clothing from the front of the chest if it may interfere with compressions. • Place the heel of 1 hand in the center of the chest be- tween the nipples, and the heel of the other hand on top. • Compress the chest 30 times. • Rate: At least 100/minute • Depth: At least 2” • Make sure the compressions are good quality. Push hard and fast. Allow full recoil between each compression. Minimize interruptions to compressions. Adult Age: Puberty and older • Male: facial or underarm hair • Female: signs of breast development Scene Safety: Quickly survey the scene before you enter. Check Response and Activate EMS: • Tap the victim’s shoulder and shout. • If no response, yell for help. Send a bystander to call 9-1-1 and get the AED. • Go yourself if a bystander is not available. Check Breathing: • Scan for breathing for 5-10 seconds. • If no breathing or only gasping, begin compressions. Open the airway with the head tilt/chin lift maneuver. • Place 1 hand on the forehead and apply firm pressure to tilt the head back. • Use 2 or 3 fingers of your other hand to lift the chin. 30 chest compressions Head tilt/chin lift Check response A: Airway The maximum number of seconds in which to com- plete 30 chest compressions. If an unresponsive victim is face down, roll him face up to check for breathing. 18 Tip