Start with chest compressions:

• The heel of one hand must be placed in the centre of the chest – which is the bottom half of the sternum or breastbone.
• If in doubt of this position because of outer clothing, then remove or undo the outer clothing.
• Place your other hand on top and clasp them together with your arms locked straight.
• Push at a depth of 5 – 6 cm and at a speed of 100 – 120 compressions per minute.

Followed by rescue breaths:

• After 30 chest compressions, give your casualty 2 rescue breaths.
• The recognised methods for this action are either by mouth to mouth or mouth to nose.
• Both breaths should not take longer than 5 seconds.

• Repeat the process of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths for as long as you are physically able. If there is another trained person with you, you can ask them to take over if/when you get tired.
• If you are unable or unwilling to give 2 breaths for whatever reason, you must continue with chest compressions continuously and without delay.

Only Stop Resuscitation When:

• The casualty begins to breath on their own.
• The Emergency Services arrive to take over.
• You are too exhausted to continue.