According to the American Cross, 92% of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before reaching the hospital. If more people knew CPR, this percentage could have been significantly reduced. 29,000 people who die from heart attacks could have been saved. The hands-only method of CPR was recommended by the AHA in 2010. It is intended for bystanders untrained in CPR. It is also recommended for situations when the rescuer is unable or unwilling to provide mouth-to-mouth ventilation. Review these steps and remember them. You could save a life.
1. CALL
Check the victim for unresponsiveness. If the person is not responsive and not breathing or not breathing normally, call 911 and return to the victim. In most locations, the emergency dispatcher can assist you with CPR instructions.
2. PUMP
Begin chest compressions. Push down in the center of the chest 2 inches, release, and keep doing it. Pump hard and fast at the rate of at least 100/minute, faster than once per second. Think of the Bee Gees “Song Stayin Alive”
