Abstract
CHEST COMPRESSIONS ▪ Rhythmic pressure over the lower half of the sternum ▪ Compression rate of 100/minute ▪ Ratio of 15 compressions to 2 ventilations ▪ Compress sternum approximately 2 inches and assess ade- quacy of compression by palpating carotid or femoral pulse. ▪ Effective chest compression produces a systolic blood pressure of about 70 mm Hg and a cardiac output about onethird of normal.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Mayo Clinic Medical Manual |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 809-812 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781420003833 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780849390876 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine