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Adults who suddenly collapse and are not responsive are likely to have sudden cardiac arrest and their chance of survival is nearly zero unless someone takes action immediately
Hands-OnlyTM CPR is recommended for use on teens or adults (anyone over the age of 8) whom you witness suddenly collapse.
CPR. A lifesaving action.
When an adult has a sudden cardiac arrest, his or her survival depends greatly on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Unfortunately, less than 1/3 of those people who experience a cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location get that help. Most bystanders are worried that they might do something wrong or make things worse. That’s why the AHA has simplified things.
Don’t be afraid. Your actions can only help.
It’s not normal to see an adult suddenly collapse, but if you do,
call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Don’t be
afraid. Your actions can only help. Take a minute and look around
this site and invite your friends! Increasing the number of people
who know about Hands-Only CPR will increase the chance that someone
can help when an adult suddenly collapses, and more lives can be
saved.
Watch this video to learn what to do
in case of an emergency! (2:19)
Yes. There are many medical emergencies that cause a person to be unresponsive and to stop breathing normally. In those emergencies, CPR that includes mouth-to-mouth breathing may provide more benefit than Hands-OnlyTM CPR. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends conventional CPR (CPR with a combination of breaths and compressions) for:
All infants (up to age 1)
Children (up to age 8)
Adult victims who are found already unconscious and not breathing normally
Any victims of drowning,
drug overdose or collapse due to breathing problems.
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