In an emergency
Hands-Only CPR
When an adult suddenly collapses and isn't breathing normally.
1
Check, then call 911
Tap their shoulder and shout. No response and no normal breathing? Call 911 now — or point at one person: "You, call 911." Put the phone on speaker so your hands stay free.
2
Push hard and fast
Heel of your hand in the center of the chest, your other hand on top. Push down about 2 inches, about twice a second, and let the chest come all the way back up each time. Push to the beat of "Stayin' Alive."
3
Don't stop
Keep going until they move, someone takes over, or an AED arrives. Turn the AED on and do exactly what it says — it talks you through every step.
You can't make it worse. Doing something beats doing nothing — your hands can keep someone alive until help arrives.