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To perform chest compressions on an adult one hand is placed on top of the other with the heel of the lower hand pressing between the nipples. on the upper third of the sternum. two finger widths below
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To perform chest compressions on an adult one hand is placed on top of the other with the heel of the lower hand pressing between the nipples. on the upper third of the sternum. two finger widths below the sternum. on the xiphoid process.

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You are mostly, right, however you never press on the xiphoid process. Its a jagged and point edge. If you press on it could break off and start piercing organs, and your patient would be worse off.
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