1.   Closed chest compression was initially thought to produce mechanical systole by direct compression of the cardiac ventricles.

2.   In an effort to improve myocardial and cerebral blood flow, several workers have used abdominal compression interposed during the relaxation phase of chest compression.

3.   If you cannot find a pulse, you must begin chest compression, also known as heart massage.

4.   Continue breathing for the child and giving chest compressions until the ambulance arrives.

5.   Another time, Anselmo, a former emergency medical technician, saw an ambulance attendant administering chest compressions to a shooting victim.

6.   Chest compression may allow the heart to start pumping blood again.

7.   Do not start chest compressions before checking for a heartbeat.

8.   Dr. Al Hallstrom, the lead author, wrote that given the lack of a clear benefit from resuscitation, chest compression alone could be the better method.

9.   For infants who are still conscious, the association says, a repeated sequence of back blows and chest compressions should be used.

10.   If heartbeat and pulse are absent, start chest compressions.