A casualty isn’t breathing normally and needs CPR. At what rate should you press down and release on the centre of their chest?

A: 10 times per minute

B: 120 times per minute

C: 60 times per minute

D: 240 times per minute

If a casualty isn’t breathing normally, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be needed to maintain circulation. Place two hands on the centre of the chest and press down hard and fast – around 5–6 centimetres and about twice a second.

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