C-A-B: Understanding the Life-Saving Steps for CPR
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chapter 3: C-A-B: Compressions, Airway, Breathing


CPR follows this order:

C – Compressions
A – Airway
B – Breathing

C-A-B Compressions Airway Breathing acca

We begin with compressions to keep blood moving.

The standard cycle for one rescuer is:
30 compressions followed by 2 breaths (30:2).

If you are not trained in rescue breaths, or do not feel comfortable giving them, perform Hands-Only CPR:

  • Call 9-1-1
  • Push hard and fast in the center of the chest
  • Do not stop

Hands-Only CPR is appropriate for sudden adult collapse. Breaths are especially important for children, infants, drowning victims, choking, or drug overdoses.

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