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CALL 911 IF A PERSON:

• Collapses
• Becomes unresponsive

1. Check Responsiveness

• Tap the person’s shoulder and shout, “Are you OK?”
• Look for normal breathing. Call 911 if there is no response.
• Start Hands-Only CPR.
• Hands-Only CPR should not be used for adults whose cardiac arrest is due to drug overdose, near-drowning, or an unwitnessed cardiac arrest. In these cases, do a conventional CPR combination of chest compressions and rescue breathing.

Note: For hands-only CPR instructions, watch this video from the American Heart Association.

2. Do Chest Compressions

• Place the heel of your hand on the center of the person’s chest.
• Place the heel of your other hand on top of your first hand, lacing fingers together.
• Keep arms straight and your shoulders directly over your hands.
• Push hard and fast, compressing chest at least 2 inches.
• Let chest rise completely before pushing down again.
• Compress at least 100 times per minute.

3. Stop Only if:

• The person starts breathing normally.
• A trained responder or emergency help takes over.
• You are too exhausted to continue.
• There is an automated external defibrillator (AED) to use.

4. Use an AED as Soon as One Is Available

• Turn on the AED. It will give you step-by-step instructions.
• Wipe chest dry.
• Attach the pads.
• Plug in connector, if needed.
• Make sure no one is touching the person. Say “Clear” so that people know to stay back and not touch the person.
• Push the “Analyze” button if necessary.
• If a shock is advised, push the “Shock” button.
• Resume compressions and follow AED prompts.

Credit Source: WebMD Medical Reference