Question

Can you do CPR without being trained on it? How many compressions should be done and how many breaths?

Answer 1

You may know what you are doing if you have seen others giving CPR, if you haven't had any experience it is best not to try and do CPR. Generally, during one cycle of CPR, there are 30 chest compressions for adults. This number is the same for infants and children as well. Give two breaths after every 30 chest compressions. If two people are conducting CPR, give two breaths after every 15 chest compressions. Perform CPR for about two minutes before calling for help unless someone else can make the call while you attend to the infant. Continue CPR until you see signs of life or until medical personnel arrive.