American Heart Association

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American Heart Association

• Hands-Only CPR

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• The GOOD SAMARITAN legislation is designed to
  minimize the fear of possible legal consequences
  of doing CPR when help is given in good faith
  during an emergency in the community.

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1. Tap and Shout

• Secure the scene before you enter.

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2. Look, Listen, and Feel

• Look for no breathing or only gasping

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3. Yell for help

• Send someone to phone 911
• If alone, leave victim and call 911, or use cell
  phone
• Provide EMS with current address
• Provide phone number for EMS to contact

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4. Start Chest Compressions

• Push down about 2 inches
• Let the chest come back up to its normal position
• Ensure that compressions are performed at a rate
  of 100 beats per minute
• Continue compressions until the victim begins
  breathing again or emergency personnel arrives

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5. Locate the nearest AED
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6. When AED arrives, turn it ON and follow prompts

• Adjust victims clothing to enable pad-to-skin
  contact
• Open pad package and plug in pad connector
• Peel pad backing and apply both pads.
• Wait and stand clear as AED performs analysis
• In instructed, press shock button.