When someone’s heart stops, they’re in cardiac arrest, you should jump into action to do chest compressions as soon as possible. The depth of compression is different between adults and children.<\/p>\n\n
Since the update to the CPR guidelines in 2015, the depth of chest compressions shifted from 2 inches, to 2-2.4 inches deep. You’ll do these compressions at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute<\/a>, on the sternum in the center of the chest. This is the same for both men and women, so don’t be afraid when the need to do CPR arises.<\/p>\n