Crazy things
can happen in split seconds especially with kids back in school. Follow these Hands-Only CPR steps to save a
life. It might be yours one day!
Take charge & delegate: Have one person call 911 on speakerphone, one wait for the ambulance and one get the AED (external defibrillator).
Check their breathing: You want to check their breathing every 5 seconds to prevent overly compressing the chest.
Use the heel of your hand: Using the heel of 1 hand with the other hand behind it compress the chest about 2.5 inches deep. Pump in the middle of the chest by the nipple line. Pump at the same pace as the “Bee Gees” Stayin Alive song.
For small kids and infants too: For small children use only the heel of one hand and use 2 fingers for infants.
Use only a hard surface: Lie down the distressed person on the ground or a hard surface. DO NOT use a bed! Hopefully, you will never need to use this. We were told it’s going to be a mandatory part of high school curriculum’s across the country however adults need this knowledge too!
