AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC

The AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend quickly checking for responsiveness and breathing if someone is unresponsive. Call 911 immediately. Begin high-quality chest compressions at a depth of about 2 inches at a rate of 100-120 per minute, allowing the chest to fully recoil. If trained, provide rescue breaths in a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths. Continue until medical help arrives, the person shows signs of life, or you are unable to keep going. These steps help maintain blood flow and oxygen delivery to vital organs during cardiac emergencies.