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Originally Posted by glatt

Yeah, American Red Cross hasn't adopted this new way yet.

Not so.

My recent American Red Cross training *did* include compression only CPR.

From their website:

“We are pleased to see that these articles are consistent with and provide additional support for Red Cross guidelines,” says Dr. David Markenson, chair, American Red Cross Advisory Council on First Aid, Aquatics, Safety and Preparedness. “Since 2005 we have recognized Compression-Only CPR as an alternative lifesaving technique for untrained bystanders who witness the sudden collapse of an adult.“

Full CPR is recommended for infants and children since they experience sudden cardiac arrest primarily due to respiratory problems causing a loss of oxygen. Since a child’s oxygen levels in the blood are low at the time of cardiac arrest, they need rescue breaths to improve oxygen levels and aid in resuscitation.