CPR is a critical procedure for patients who are not breathing or whose heart has stopped. The steps include:
Ensure the patient is on a firm surface. Place the heel of your hand on the center of the chest, place your other hand on top, and interlock your fingers. Perform chest compressions at a depth of about 2 inches at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. After 30 compressions, give two rescue breaths. Continue the cycle until help arrives or the patient shows signs of life.
