First, and most important, call 911. CPR is only a bridge for the time needed for medical help to arrive. Second, position the person on a firm, flat surface and begin chest compressions.

In fact, the American Heart Association has removed mouth-to-mouth breathing as an essential part of CPR in adults. Mouth to mouth breathing is still recommended in the case of children.

CPR Rate: 100-120 compressions per minute Chest Recoil: full chest recoil with each compression Continuous chest compressions with pauses minimized and limited to 10 seconds or less each pause CPR to ...