Chest Compressions
Chest Compressions:
If you find that the casualty has no signs of life (breathing sounds, motion etc) you will need to give them chest compressions.
Chest compressions are given as follows:
If you find that the casualty has no signs of life (breathing sounds, motion etc) you will need to give them chest compressions.
Chest compressions are given as follows:
- Kneel beside the casualty and place your hand in the centre of their chest. Your hand should be about 5 cm (2 inches) up from where the lowest right and left ribs fuse.
- Place the heel of you other hand on top of the first hand and interlock your fingers.
- Lean well over the casualty, with your arms locked striaght and depress the chest 4-5 cm (1.5-2 inches). Release the pressure without removing your hands from the casualty's chest. Allow the chest to come fully up before giving the next compression. Keep a steady rythm and don't 'bounce' with your compressions.
- 30 chest compressions should be given at a rate of 100 per minute.
- After giving 30 chest compressions give 2 rescue breaths (see Rescue Breathing lesson).
