CPR is a technique that is used in an attempt to rescue a person who has gone into cardiac arrest, it is the first aid method of response called “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation”. The CPR techniques comprise of chest compressions and rescue breaths. The AHA recommends CPR training to everyone, even if the person is not a trained medical or paramedic professional. As per AHA, 1. For Untrained persons : If you have never been trained in CPR rescue then it is best that you only give the victim chest compressions at the rate of 100 to 120 per minute until medical personnel (EMTs) arrive. There is no need for any rescue breathing to take place. 2. If you have been CPR trained and confident in your ability to perform CPR, then you should be checking for a pulse as well as breathing; if no breathing in 10 seconds start chest compressions immediately at the rate of 30 chest compressions before two rescue breaths; ...