Online CPR/AED and First Aid Combo Course

The sequence of steps for conducting CPR using the C-A-B method (detailed further in following chapters):

1.  “C” for Compressions
   • Rate of compressions: You should give at least 100 to 120 compressions
     per minute in cycles (or sets) of 30 compressions and 2 breaths (30:2).
2. • Depth of compressions: detailed in following chapters for adult, child and infant.
   • Chest recoil is vital after each compression.
3.  “A” for Airway
   • Open the airway with the head-tilt chin-lift motion.
4. “B” for Breathing
   
   • 2 rescue breaths

2020 Interim Guidance for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients:

In these times when everyone is being affected by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), many lay responders/community rescuers are unlikely to have access to adequate PPE. They are also at an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 during CPR, which might make individuals hesitant to act in times of cardiac emergencies.

However, lay rescuers of family members are likely to have already been exposed to COVID-19. Below are the primary interim changes to CPR during COVID-19 times.

PPE should be put on before conducting CPR.

For Adults:

• Perform at least hands-only CPR after a cardiac arrest event has been identified
• A face mask or a cloth that covers the mouth and nose of the rescuer and/or victim may reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to a non-household bystander

For Children

• Perform chest compressions and consider mouth-to-mouth ventilation
• A face mask or cloth that covers the mouth and nose of the rescuer and/or victim may reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to a non-household bystander.

2015 Chest Compression Update