How long should you take a pulse for, an unresponsive, not breathing or gasping individual, then do what? Check where for Adults, Children, & Infants.
a) Take a pulse for 15 seconds, then start CPR with chest compressions; check the carotid pulse for adults, the brachial pulse for children, and the femoral pulse for infants.
b) Take a pulse for 10 seconds, then start CPR with rescue breaths; check the radial pulse for adults, the femoral pulse for children, and the brachial pulse for infants.
c) Take a pulse for 30 seconds, then start CPR with rescue breaths; check the carotid pulse for adults, the radial pulse for children, and the femoral pulse for infants.
d) Take a pulse for 5 seconds, then start CPR with chest compressions; check the carotid pulse for adults, the radial pulse for children, and the femoral pulse for infants.