What is CPR?

CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/what-is-cpr

Science-based Guidelines

The AHA develops science-based CPR guidelines and is the leader in first aid, CPR, and AED training. All recommendations below are based on the AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

For the general public or bystanders who witness an adult suddenly collapse: compression-only CPR, or Hands-Only CPR. Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an out-of-hospital setting (such as at home, at work, or in a park). www.cpr.heart.org

There are only two steps to potentially saving a life;

1. Call 911, if possible, or ask someone to call while you start compressions.

2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest (push at a rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute)

Hands-only CPR may be performed by anyone. When starting Hands-only CPR, try your best to minimize interruptions. By minimizing interruptions while advanced rescue providers arrive, you have significantly improved the chances of this person's survival.