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Hands-Only CPR<br />
Hands-Only CPR<br />
Join a Nation of Lifesavers today.<br />
Join a Nation of Lifesavers today.<br />
Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause<br />
of death, with nearly 400,000 out-of-hospital<br />
cases occurring every year in the United<br />
States. About 89% of people who suffer an<br />
out-of-hospital cardiac arrest die. Research<br />
shows that hands-only CPR (without<br />
mouth-to-mouth breaths) performed by a<br />
bystander is just as effective in the first few<br />
minutes of sudden cardiac arrest outside of<br />
a hospital.<br />
No matter where you are, if you witness<br />
a teen or an adult suddenly collapse, you<br />
need to act fast — a delay of just a few<br />
minutes could be the difference between<br />
life and death. The American Heart Association<br />
offers these two easy steps:<br />
Call 911, or have someone else call<br />
immediately and keep your phone on<br />
speaker mode.<br />
Push down hard and fast in the center of<br />
the chest at a rate of 100-120 compressions<br />
per minute.<br />
A song like Bee Gees’ disco hit “Stayin’<br />
Alive” can help you keep the correct pace.<br />
Hopefully, you’ll never have to use<br />
hands-only CPR, but in the event of an<br />
emergency, your preparedness could save<br />
a life. Learn more about hands-only CPR at<br />
www.heart.org/handsonlycpr.<br />
The American Heart Association is a<br />
relentless force for a world of longer,<br />
healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring<br />
equitable health in all communities. Through<br />
TWO STEPS TO SAVE A LIFE<br />
Transforming a Nation of Bystanders into a Nation of Lifesavers.<br />
heart.org collaboration with numerous organizations,<br />
and powered by millions of volunteers, we<br />
fund innovative research, advocate for the<br />
public’s health and share lifesaving resources.<br />
The American Heart Association has<br />
been a leading source of health information<br />
for nearly a century. Connect with the<br />
American Heart Association’s local social<br />
media channels @ahamississippi.<br />
1 2<br />
1 Call 911.<br />
Push hard 2 and fast in<br />
the center of the chest.<br />
Know it. Feel it.<br />
Push it. Keep it.<br />
Mary Mullen Brinson<br />
© Copyright 2023 American Heart Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. All rights reserved.<br />
Unauthorized use prohibited. WF213148 5/23<br />
Communications & Marketing Director<br />
American Heart Association<br />
4830 McWillie Circle, Jackson, MS<br />
Transforming a Nation of Bystanders into a Nation of Lifesavers.<br />
heart.org<br />
TWO STEPS TO SAVE A LIFE<br />
Call 911.<br />
Push hard and fast in<br />
the center of the chest.<br />
Know it. Feel it.<br />
Push it. Keep it.<br />
601-321-1214<br />
© Copyright 2023 American Heart Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. All rights reserved.<br />
Unauthorized use prohibited. WF213148 5/23<br />
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