Stjohn Ambulance First aid Training -Guidelines for proper compression techniques

Guidelines for proper compression techniques

• To keep the main force of compression on the breastbone, the long axis of the

heel of the rescuer’s hand should be placed on the long axis of the casualty’s

breastbone. The fingers should also be kept off the chest

• To achieve maximum pressure with the least effort, your weight should be

supported by your arms and your body should be over the casualty’s body. The

weight of your body will provide the required force to depress the breastbone.

Each compression must involve a hard push

• To allow blood to flow into the heart, the chest compression pressure must be

released completely to allow the chest to return to its normal position after each

compression

• Compress vertically at least 5 cm downwards

• Do not lift the hands from the chest or change position as correct hand position

may be lost

• Bouncing compressions, jerky movements, improper hand position and leaning

on the chest can decrease the effectiveness of resuscitation and are more likely

to cause injuries

• Recommended chest compression rate should be at least 100 per minute

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