CPR Information
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Comparison Rates for Adults, Infants, Children
Chest Compression (victim has no pulse)

Victim type: Adult - Child -  Infant
Adult:
Compressions per minute:  80-100 per minute
Ratio: (compressions to breaths) Ratio
15:2
Child:
Compressions per minute:  80-100 per minute
Ratio: (compressions to breaths) Ratio 5:1
Infant:
Compressions per minute:  At least 100 per minute
Ratio: (compressions to breaths)  Ratio 5:1

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Depth for Chest Compression (victim has no pulse)
Victim type:  Adult - Child -  Infant

Adults:     4 to 6cm (1½ to 2 inches)
Children:  2.50 to 4cm (1 to 1½ inches)
Infants:     1.25 to 2.50cm (½ to 1 inch)

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Rescue Breathing *(victim has a pulse)*
Victim type:  Adult - Child -  Infant

Breaths per minute:
Adults:    12 breaths per minute.  Rate: Two breaths every 10 seconds.
Children: 15 breaths per minute.   Rate: One breath every 4 seconds.
Infants:    20 breaths per minute.  Rate:One breath every 3 seconds.

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Never initiate CPR on a person who is Breathing and has a Pulse!


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I would like to thank the IEASR for allowing me to convert their pages over to the Pilot.

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DISCLAIMER:
Information in these files is presented in order to impart  general information relating to first aid of various injuries and conditions. Such information is not  complete and should not be used as a substitute for a consultation or visit with your physician or other health care provider, or as a substiture for actual training in first aid and/or CPR. While all reasonable care has been taken in compiling this information, Mary Jo Sminkey and Irish Emergency Ambulance Services Resource (IEASR) make no warranty as to the information's completeness, reliability or accuracy. Access to and use of the information contained herein is entirely at the risk of the user, Mary Jo Sminkey and IEASR shall not be liable, directly or indirectly to the user or any third party for any damage resulting from the use of the information contained or implied in the Pilot First Aid files.