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CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, can help someone survive cardiac arrest. Even if you don’t know CPR, you can help someone by using “hands-only CPR.” To give the person the best odds of survival, you need to take immediate action. Start CPR while someone else calls 911 and looks for an AED (automated external defibrillator).

Discover the latest evidence-based recommendations for CPR and ECC, based on the most comprehensive review of resuscitation science and practice.

CPR – or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival! Watch this video to learn the 2 …

Oct 21, 2020 · The 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care provides a comprehensive review of evidence-based recommendations for resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care.

May 29, 2023 · The immediate recognition of cardiac arrest is essential to initiate the emergency medical services (EMS) response and begin CPR as soon as possible. In this era of universal mobile phone availability, it is now possible to call 911 while remaining with the victim.

Real-time audiovisual feedback is suggested as a means to maintain CPR quality. Administer as soon as feasible for nonshockable rhythms and after defibrillation has failed in shockable rhythms. Emphasis is on intravenous as first access attempt; if that fails or …

Oct 30, 2020 · The 2020 guidelines offer suggestions for increasing lay rescuer CPR rates, noting that currently less than 40% of non-hospitalized adults who experience cardiac arrest receive layperson-initiated CPR before the arrival of emergency medical services.

Oct 21, 2020 · Top Things to Know: 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC and Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Life Support, and First Aid, Part 7: Systems of Care; News Release: Updated CPR guidelines tackle health disparities, management of opioid-related emergencies and physical, emotional recovery

Call 911 or your local emergency number. Most heart attacks don't lead to sudden death right away and don't need CPR. If needed, give CPR if you're trained or ask someone who is.