CPR Steps

New CPR guidlines
CPR
Remember your C,A,B,D's

If you witness a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
(If someone has an SCA they will drop unconcious for no
apparent reason, they will not be breathing or moving)

Instruct someone to call 911 and get an AED (Automated
External Defibrilator)

Immediately begin chest compressions and do not stop.

Use the AED as soon as possible and follow the instructions it
gives you.

For all other cases where a person needs CPR. ie: Drowning,
Choking, Asthma, Severe Allergic Reaction.

Always assess the scene and make sure it is safe for you to be with
the victim to render aid. If the scene is not safe stay clear until it is.

Assess the victim. Tap and shout. If no response yell for help, instruct
someone to call 911 and get an AED.

If you find a child or infant unconscious and you are alone you will give
five cycles, approximately two minutes of CPR before calling 911.

Compressions. If the victim is not breathing clear the victims clothing
for proper hand placement and begin chest compressions
immediately. Push hard and fast. Depress the chest approximately 2
inches on an adult and child half the depth of the chest for children and
infants. Perform 30 compressions before giving two more breaths.*

Airway. Perform a head tilt chin lift to open the airway. Occasional
gasps are not good enough and you will then have to

Breathe. While still tilting the head, hold the victims nose closed and
make a good seal and deliver two breaths. You should be able to see
the victims chest rise and fall. Each breath given should last about 1
second. After the second breath is given start immediately with

You will continue giving breathes and compressions until an AED
arrives, the victim is revived, someone else with an equal or greater
skill level takes over, you cannot physically continue, or it becomes
unsafe for you to continue CPR.

Defibrilation. Use and AED as soon as it is available.