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No, rescue breathing is not the same as CPR. CPR is rescue breathing and chest compressions. CPR cycles for an Adult is 30 compressions and 2 breaths.

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Yes, you issue it when someone has a pulse but no breath. You administer CPR when someone shows no signs of life (no pulse or breath).

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