CPR - Remember minutes count!

To perform CPR

• Check the scene for safety
• Check for unresponsiveness
• Call 911
• Tilt head back and lift chin
• If not breathing, pinch nose, cover mouth and give 2 breaths (1 second each)
• Check for visible signs of circulation. Compressions and ventilations 30-2
• Repeat until help arrives

Conscious Choking Victim

• Ask, "Are you choking?"
• If the person can speak ,breathe or cough, DO NOT INTERFERE
• Give abdominal thrusts until successful or person becomes unconscious

Unconscious Victim

• Call 911
• Check for breathing - look, listen and feel
• Attempt to give 2 breaths (1 second each)
• Position your hands for chest compressions, 30-2
• Repeat with 2 breaths (1second each)

Continue CPR Until

• The victim shows effective sign of circulation or the EMS takes over