It involves compressing the chest with a speed of 100 per minute. The Mantra is to push as hard and as fast as possible. Each compression should lower the sternum by 1.5 to 2 inches, should be continuous and allow full recoil of the sternum.
One person can effectively carry out chest compression for only 1–2 minutes. After that fatigue will invariably set in. Therefore, it is important to switch resuscitations between available bystanders.
About the author: Dr K K Aggarwal is Padmashri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee, President Heart Care Foundation of India, Dean Board of Medical Education Moolchand Medcity, Sr. Physician & Cardiologist, Visiting professor Clinical Research DIPSAR, Past President Delhi Medical Association, Past Academic and Research Wing Head IMA, Chairman Ethics Committee Delhi Medical Council.
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