Compressions Only CPR Training Video

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Length: 2 min 7 sec

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Compressions Only CPR Training Summary:

Hands-only CPR helps encourage lay rescuers to get involved who may not otherwise help, as not wanting to give the breaths is a reason why people do not perform CPR. With this new technique, blood is circulated around the body, which oxygenates the body's tissues and organs.

The rescuer delivers 5 to 6 cm deep compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute without the need to deliver rescue breaths. Hands-only CPR eliminates the fear of transmitting disease by removing the mouth-to-mouth component of CPR.

It is still advised that you hand over to a second rescuer every two minutes to ensure that the best possible compressions are given before the AED or EMS arrive.