Question

Keep your elbows straight and position your shoulders directly above your hands. Using your upper body weight, push straight down on the chest about 2 inches (5 centimeters), but not more than 2.4 inches

Answer 1

(6 centimeters). Allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions and aim for a rate of about 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Maintain this rhythm until medical professionals arrive or until an automated external defibrillator (AED) is ready to be used.