Palpate Pulses

• place fingers on pulse and do not move​

Coach compressor

• Rate 100-120/min​

• Depth 1/3 AP diameter of chest

• Allow recoil

Ensure correct compression:breath ratio

Coordinate pulse/rhythm checks 

• <10 seconds off the chest

  • Exceptions:

    • active ECMO cannulation

    • active thoracostomy (decompressing a tension PTX)

    • active thoracotomy