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CPR for Adults
If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency please contact Triple Zero (000) immediately
Introduction
Adult CPR is one of the most widely recognised first aid procedures, used when a person has no signs of life. It combines chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain circulation and oxygen until professional help arrives. This skill is applicable across all community and workplace settings and is a cornerstone of emergency response. Awareness of adult CPR underscores its value as a universal lifesaving technique.
Signs and Symptoms
Unresponsive, no breathing or abnormal gasps
No pulse or signs of life
What you should do?
Follow DRSABCD
Call 000, send for AED if available
Place heel of hand in centre of chest, other hand on top
30 compressions at approx. 100–120 per minute, depth 5 cm
Give 2 breaths
Continue 30:2 until help or AED arrives
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