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Cardiac Arrest Preparedness
Be Ready! Recognize it's sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)
Victim is collapsed, unresponsive and not breathing
Don't be fooled by gasping, gurgling or seizure-like activity
SCA may also be caused by a hard blow to the chest
Call 9-1-1
Follow emergency dispatcher's instructions
Call on-site emergency responders
Ask anyone to retrieve an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Hands-Only CPR
Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately
Push hard and fast in the center of the chest
2-inch compressions—about 100 per minute
Defibrillation
Know where to find your onsite AED
Follow step-by-step audio instructions
AED will not hurt the person, only help
How to perform hands-only CPR and use an AED
Watch our 3-minute demonstration video.