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Chest Compressions

Chest compressions are a critical emergency procedure used during cardiac arrest when someone's heart has stopped beating effectively. This technique involves placing your hands on the center of the chest and pushing down hard and fast, at a rate of about 100 to 120 compressions per minute. The goal is to manually pump blood to vital organs, helping to maintain circulation until medical help arrives or the heart resumes its normal rhythm. Proper chest compressions can significantly increase the chances of survival and recovery for the affected person.

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    Chest compressions are a critical part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) used in cases of cardiac arrest, when a person's heart stops beating. The technique involves pressing down hard and fast in the center of the chest to help circulate blood to vital organs, particularly the brain and heart, until emergency medical help arrives. Compressions should be performed at a rate of about 100 to 120 per minute, pushing down approximately two inches deep. Proper chest compressions can significantly increase the chances of survival and recovery for someone experiencing a heart-related emergency.