Here the alternate compressions and rescue breathing at the proper ratio:
Periodic practice in CPR is essential to keep your skills at the level they need to be. Someone's life may depend on how well you remember and apply the steps in CPR. Have your CPR skills and knowledge tested at least once a year. It could enable you to save a life.
Waiting for Help
If an individual doesn't regain consciousness, keep CPR going for at least an hour whether it's a child or an adult. In a group, take turns. Don't stop until medical help arrives.
- For adults and children over 8 years old the ratio is 15 compressions to 2 full breaths at a rate of 80 to 100 compressions per minute.
- For children 1 to 8 years old the proper ratio is 5 compressions to 1 full breath at a rate of 80 to 100 compressions per minute.
- For infants the proper ratio is 5 compressions to 1 full breath at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute.
Periodic practice in CPR is essential to keep your skills at the level they need to be. Someone's life may depend on how well you remember and apply the steps in CPR. Have your CPR skills and knowledge tested at least once a year. It could enable you to save a life.
Waiting for Help
If an individual doesn't regain consciousness, keep CPR going for at least an hour whether it's a child or an adult. In a group, take turns. Don't stop until medical help arrives.
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