Cardiac arrest happens when the entire heart stops beating, and can happen anywhere, to anyone, at any time. The chances of surviving from cardiac arrest decreases 10% for every one-minute CPR is not performed.
Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who have seen a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an “out-of-hospital” setting; such as at home, work, or in a park.
Hands-Only CPR consists of TWO easy steps:
1. Call 9-1-1.
2. Push hard and fast. During CPR, you should push at the center of the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 consistent compressions per minute.
NOTE: The American Heart Association still recommends CPR with compressions and breaths for infants and children and victims of drowning, drug overdose, or people who collapse due to breathing problems.
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