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What's the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a small child?
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What's the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a small child?

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The only difference is in the compression depth. While adult CPR has a depth of 2-2.4 inches, when administering CPR on a child, two inches will usually be the maximum depth. And in very small children, it's better to perform compressions using just one hand.
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on the adult you do it on there chest but child you do the back

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