performing chest compression
DESCRIPTION
THE RIGHT WAY TO PERFORM CHEST COMPRESSIONS IN ADULT VICTIMTRANSCRIPT
Position yourself at the victim’s
side
Put the victim on his back
Put the heel of one hand on the victim’s chest two fingers above
the costal margin
Remove all clothing
covering the chest
Straighten your arms and position your shoulders directly over your hands
Push hard and fast(100/m) Press down 1 ½ to 2
inches with each compression
Make sure you allow the chest to recoil after each
compression
4 to 5 cm
