First Call 911

Then Give a Hand to Save Others from Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Hands-Only CPR Facts
The American Heart Association has a new way for anyone to step in and help adults who suddenly collapse — Hands-Only CPR. Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It involves two easy steps: Call 911 and push hard and fast on the center of the chest. Don’t stop until help arrives. Anyone can perform Hands-Only CPR and everyone should perform it even if they aren’t confident in their CPR skills or haven’t learned conventional CPR. Hands-Only CPR is easy to remember and results in delivery of more, uninterrupted chest compressions until more advanced care arrives on the scene. Hands-Only CPR Online is a new Web site dedicated to educating people about Hands-Only CPR. Beginning in April 2008, the American Heart Association will feature brief video vignettes on YouTube about Hands-Only CPR.

Bystanders must take action when they see someone suddenly collapse and stop breathing normally.
After First calling 911, effective bystander CPR given immediately after sudden cardiac arrest may double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. Visit the the American Association Website for more details.

Do not give Hands-Only CPR to
Infants and children — All infants and children who have a sudden cardiac arrest need conventional CPR.
Adults who nearly-drown or have cardiac arrest due to a respiratory cause need conventional CPR.