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Stjohn Ambulance - Chest
Chest compressions consist of serial, rhythmic applications of pressure over the
lower half of the sternum (breastbone). Locating the correct hand position for chest
compressions should be done quickly and not take more than 2 to 3 seconds.
Locate landmark
a. Maintain head tilt. Run your middle finger from the lower margin of the
casualty’s rib cage on the near side till you reach the notch in the centre.
Place your index finger next to your middle finger.
b. Place the heel of the other hand next to the index finger.
c. Release the two fingers and place the heel of that hand on top of the hand
on the lower half of the breastbone. Interlace the fingers of both hands and
maintain the position.
d. Straighten both elbows and lock them into position.
e. Position your shoulder directly over the casualty’s chest.
f. Count loudly as you compress:
1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 and
1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 10 and
1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 15
1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 20
1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 25
1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 30
g. After performing 30 compressions, you now need to provide oxygen to the
casualty via mouth-to-mouth ventilation.
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