Hands-Only CPR — Anyone can do it. Everyone should!
Sudden cardiac arrest is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States. 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes. So, if you are called on to give CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation) in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love: a spouse, a parent, a child, or a friend.
Every second counts.
Be the difference.
Save a life.
If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse:
Call 911
Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of "Stayin' Alive" until help arrives
What is cardiac arrest?
The terms cardiac arrest and heart attack are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Cardiac arrest is an "electrical" problem, where a heart attack is a "circulation" problem. While a heart attack is very dangerous, cardiac arrest is much worse.
During a heart attack, the heart is still beating, but blood flow is decreased due to a partially blocked or clogged artery. The person may or may not lose consciousness. Having a heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest.
With cardiac arrest, an electrical malfunction causes the heart to stop beating altogether, which means blood isn’t flowing anywhere in the body. Suddenly, and often without warning, people in cardiac arrest lose consciousness and do not have a pulse. Cardiac arrest can be fatal in minutes. People in cardiac arrest require immediate CPR and defibrillation to survive.
If cardiac arrest is recognized and treated early with Hands-Only CPR, the chances of a loved ones survival greatly improve. Every second counts in cardiac arrest. If you are alone, call 911 and start Hands-Only CPR immediately. If two people are available to help, one should begin Hands-Only CPR immediately while the other calls 911 and finds an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Please take 90 seconds and learn the lifesaving skills of Hands-Only CPR, then share with your family and friends.
Why is learning Hands-Only CPR important?
Your life is why! In just 90 seconds, you can learn the two simple steps to Hands-Only CPR.
Every second counts. Be the difference. Save a life. Thank you for learning how to save a life!
Note: the American Heart Association still recommends CPR with compressions and breaths for infants, children, victims of drowning, drug overdose, or people who collapse due to breathing problems.
Learn hands-only CPR at heart.org/handsonlycpr
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