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Is there a different way you should perform cpr based on different age groups?
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Yes: Adults use 2 hands lower 1/2 of sternum 100+/min. Kids (1-8yo) 1 hand lower 1/2 of sternum 100+/min. Infants (
Answered 7/13/2014
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