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CPR/AED – Adult (8+ years)
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CPR is a lifesaving, emergency procedure that is performed on people suffering cardiac arrest. If a person is unresponsive and not breathing or not breathing normally, he or she is in cardiac arrest and needs CPR. CPR, a combination of rescue breaths and chest compressions, is capable of providing some oxygenated blood flow to vital organs during cardiac arrest.

Symptoms

Steps
1   If it is safe for you to approach a person who has collapsed, do so.
2   See if the person responds to your touch or voice. If unresponsive, have a bystander activate EMS. If no breathing or no normal breathing is found begin CPR.
3   Position yourself next to the person’s chest. Using the heels of two hands on the middle center of the chest, give 30 chest compressions at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute. Compress at least 2 inches in depth.
4   Tilt the head, lift the chin, and give 2 rescue breaths.
5   Return to the chest and provide ongoing cycles of 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths.
6   Continue CPR until another provider takes over, an AED is ready for use, or EMS providers tell you to stop.
7   When an AED arrives, turn it on and follow the voice instructions.
8   Attach defibrillation pads to the bare chest and allow the AED to analyze the heart.
9   If a shock is advised by the AED, clear others away from the collapsed person, and press the shock button.
10   Whether a shock is advised or not, immediately start compressions and provide continuous CPR cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Follow any additional voice instructions from the AED.
Warnings
DO NOT begin chest compressions if person has spontaneous breathing, coughing, or movement.
Compressions can be tiring. Take turns performing CPR with other bystanders. Change places quickly to minimize interruption.
Tips
If you are alone with an unresponsive adult, quickly alert EMS yourself. Get an AED, if one is available, and return to the person. Immediately attach and use the AED.
To create the best blood flow possible, keep up the force and speed of compressions, allow for full recoil of the chest at the top of each compression, and minimize any interruption to CPR.
When giving rescue breaths, give only enough air to make the chest rise visibly, but no more.

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