CPR/Heart Attack/Not Breathing

CPR/ HEART ATTACK/ NO BREATHING CALL 9(911)

 

CPR  

 

  • 30 FAST compressions (100/min. 2” deep on area between nipples – on bare skin) then 2 breaths with face shield (watch for visible chest rise); REPEAT.

  • Place AED by person’s head and turn it on; have a 2nd helper attach and plug in the AED electrodes and follow voice commands while you continue compressions.

  • DO NOT touch person while AED is assessing or administering shock – AED will alert you.

  • Helpers trade off AED/compressions and breath work every two minutes until paramedics arrive or until person revives.

  • Assign someone to wait out front to lead EMTs to room.