1. Chest compressions come first now
New cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines show the
importance of starting chest compressions immediately, instead
of opening the victim’s airway and breathing into their mouth first.
CPR revised guidelines: Think C-A-B
COMPRESSIONS AIRWAY BREATHING
Give 30 fast compres- Open the airway and Tilt chin back for the
sions, pushing at least check for breathing or unobstructed passing
2 inches deep to move blockage; watch for of air; give two
oxygenated blood to rise of chest and listen breaths and resume
vital organs for air movement chest compressions
NOTE: Those untrained in CPR can simply do chest compressions until help arrives.
SOURCE: American Heart Association AP