High-Quality CPR, not Low-Quality CPR In a high-quality CPR: Place hand on the lower half of the breastbone The rate of compression must be between 100-120 beats/minute Compress at least 5cm at the center of the chest Allow the chest to recoil so that there will be a negative pressure
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