• If a person is unresponsive and not breathing, or only gasping, CPR is necessary.

• Always call 911 before starting CPR.

• If an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is available, use it as soon as possible.

​

​

​

​

​

• Check for responsiveness – Tap the person and shout, "Are you okay?"

• Call for help – If unresponsive, call 911 and get an AED if available.

• Check for breathing – Look, listen, and feel for 5–10 seconds. If not breathing, begin CPR.

• Start chest compressions:

  • Place both hands (one on top of the other) in the center of the chest, just below the nipple line.

  • Push hard and fast (at least 2 inches deep) at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute (to the beat of "Stayin’ Alive").

  • Allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions.

• Give rescue breaths:

  • Tilt the head back and lift the chin.

  • Pinch the nose.

  • Give two breaths, just enough to make the chest rise.

• Continue CPR – Do not stop until emergency personnel arrive or the person starts breathing.

​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

​​​

​​

​

• Check for responsiveness – Tap the infant’s foot and shout their name.

• Call for help – If no response, call 911 and get an AED if available.

• Check for breathing – Look, listen, and feel for 5–10 seconds. If no breathing, start CPR.

• Start chest compressions:

  • Use the thumbs in the center of the infant’s chest, just below the nipple line.

  • Push about 1.5 inches deep at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute.

  • Allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions.

• Give rescue breaths:

  • Tilt the head to a neutral position.

  • Cover the infant’s nose and mouth with your mouth.

  • Give two gentle breaths, just enough to make the chest rise.

• Continue CPR – Do not stop until emergency personnel arrive or the person starts breathing.

​​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​​

​​​

​​

​

​

​​

​

• Turn on the AED and follow the voice prompts.

• Attach pads to the person’s bare chest – One on the upper right side, the other on the lower left side.

• Follow the AED instructions – It will analyze the heart rhythm.

• If a shock is advised, make sure no one is touching the person and press the shock button.

• Resume CPR immediately after the shock and continue until help arrives.