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What are the steps in applying CPR?

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First determine if the patient has signs of life; open airway head tilt chin lift method. If no signs of life, give 2 breaths. Now it is time to start the CPR cycles. Give 30 compressions, followed by 2 breaths. Repeat 30 compressions / 2 breaths until EMS arrives to take over.

Check for pulse.
Give 2 rescue breaths.
Give 30 chest compressions.

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