Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Bystander CPR
Bystander CPR is CPR performed by family, friends, neighbors, or passersby before EMS or first responders arrive.
Hands Only CPR
Hands-only CPR means giving chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth. It keeps blood flowing to the brain and heart until help arrives. Learn the simple steps to perform hands-only CPR.
What is CPR?
What is CPR?
CPR is a life-saving procedure that can be performed by anyone to save a life. CPR is used in medical emergencies to apply chest compressions to help circulate blood when the heart stops beating. For those who would like to pursue CPR certification for personal or work reasons, see below for a list of organizations that provide training classes.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
AED
AED
An AED, or Automated External Defibrillator, is a portable device that can help restart the heart of someone in cardiac arrest. It checks a person's heart rhythm and automatically provides an electric shock if an abnormal heartbeat is detected to help redirect the heart into a normal rhythm.
Don't Know How to Locate an AED?
Don't Know How to Locate an AED?
You can locate AEDs in public places like your local library, school, gym, shopping mall, or office buildings.
Pulse Point AED is a free app designed to help you locate the nearest registered AED. You can download the free PulsePoint AED on your phone's app store.
Hands Only CPR Video
5-minute AED Instructional Video
5-minute AED Instructional Video
More Resources on CPR and AED in other languages
More Resources on CPR and AED in other languages
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