CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Policy

All Ignite Families staff are required to complete CPR training and certification through an accredited provider (e.g., Red Cross, AHA).

When to Use CPR:

  • No breathing or only gasping.
  • No pulse within 10 seconds.

Adult/Child CPR Steps

  • Call 911.
  • Push hard and fast in the center of the chest (100–120 compressions per minute).
  • Provide rescue breaths if trained: 2 breaths after every 30 compressions.

Infant CPR (under 1 year)

  • Use two fingers in the center of the chest.
  • Depth: ~1.5 inches.
  • 30 compressions + 2 breaths.

Purpose: To ensure immediate life-saving action until EMS arrives.