| | Adult | Child (Age 1 Through Onset of Puberty) |
| Head-Tilt/Chin-Lift | Past neutral position | Slightly past neutral position |
| Respiratory Arrest | 1 ventilation every 5 to 6 seconds | 1 ventilation every 3 seconds |
| Hand Position | Hands centered on lower half of sternum | Hands centered on lower half of sternum |
| Rate | 100–120/minute | 100–120/minute |
| Depth | One rescuer: 30:2 Two rescuers: 30:2 | One rescuer: 30:2 Two rescuers: 15:2 |
| AED Pads | Adult pads: age > 8 years, weight > 55 lbs | weight > 55 lbs Child pads: age 1–8 years, weight < 55 lbs |
| AED Pad Placement | One pad on upper right chest below right clavicle to the right of the sternum; other pad on left side of chest just below nipple line | One pad on upper right chest below right clavicle to the right of the sternum; other pad on left side of chest just below nipple line; or if pads risk touching each other, use anterior/posterior placement |
