Quick CPR Steps

Print these instructions to hang on your refrigerator, review them often, and practice them with your friends and family. C.P.R. doubles a person's chance of survival from sudden cardiac arrest; 75% of all cardiac arrests happen in people's homes.

Place victim flat on his/her back on a hard surface
Shake victim at the shoulders and shout, "are you okay?"
If no response, call emergency medical system -911 then,
Head-tilt/chin-lift - open victims' airway by tilting their head back with one hand while lifting up their chin with your other hand.

Position your cheek close to victims' nose and mouth
look toward victims' chest, and look, listen, and feel for breathing (5-10 seconds)
If not breathing, pinch victim's nose closed and give 2 full breaths into victim's mouth
If breaths won't go in, reposition head and try again to give breaths. If still blocked, perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Check for carotid pulse by feeling for 5-10 seconds at side of victims' neck.
If there is a pulse but victim is not breathing, give Rescue breathing at rate of 1 breath every 5 seconds Or 12 breaths per minute
If there is no pulse, begin chest compressions as follows:
Place heel of one hand on lower part of victim's sternum
With your other hand directly on top of first hand, Depress sternum 1.5 to 2 inches
Perform 15 compressions to every 2 breaths. (rate: 80-100 per minute)
check for return of pulse every minute

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