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1. Chest Compression
The following steps are administered for chest compression:
a. Lay the person on their back and open their airway. Kneel be-
side their chest. Place the palm of one hand on the middle of
the chest. Then place your other hand on top of your botton1
hand and grasp your wrist or interlock your fingers.
b. Keep your arms straight and press down on their chest with
your fingers or paln1 and release (but ensure that your palm is
touching the chest), pushing down 2 inches each time. Let the
chest rise fully between compressions.
c. Repeat the cycle of 30 chest compressions until the person starts
breathing. It helps to restore blood circulation.
2. Rescue Breathing
The following steps are administered for chest compression:
a. Remove any blockage (vomit, blood, other objects) from the
mouth, throat or nose and clear the airways. Then close the
nose and pinch the nose with your thumb and fingers.
b. Then place the other hand on their chin and tilt the head back
a little.
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