Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Hands-Only CPR for Adults

Call 911 if a person:

1. Check Responsiveness

2. Do Chest Compressions

3. Stop Only if:

4. Use an AED As Soon As It's Available

 

Note: For Hands-Only CPR instructions, go to www.redcross.org to download a free instruction guide. You can also call the American Heart Association at (800) AHA-USA1 or visit www.heart.org.

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on November 07, 2011