Your Guide to CPR and AED: The Skills That Save Lives
When someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, you can be their hero. Learn the critical steps of CPR and how to use an AED with our expert training in Surrey and Edmonton.
When to Perform CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure for a person whose heart has stopped beating. You should start CPR immediately if you find someone who is:
Unresponsive
Not Breathing Normally
CPR keeps oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs until professional medical help arrives.
How to Perform CPR on an Adult or Child
CALL 911 & GET AN AED
If you are alone with an adult, call 911 yourself. If you are alone with a child, perform 5 cycles of CPR (about 2 minutes) before calling 911.
PUSH: 30 CHEST COMPRESSIONS
Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, with your other hand on top. Push hard and fast at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. Allow the chest to fully recoil between pushes.
BREATHE: 2 RESCUE BREATHS
Tilt the head back, lift the chin, and give two breaths (about 1 second each), just enough to make the chest begin to rise.
REPEAT THE CYCLE
Continue the cycle of 30 compressions and 2 breaths until help arrives or the person shows obvious signs of life.
Compression-Only CPR:
If you are unable or unwilling to give rescue breaths, you can perform hands-only CPR by providing continuous chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute.
How to Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
An AED is a life-saving device that can shock a heart back into a normal rhythm. They are designed to be used by anyone, even without training. Just turn it on and follow the voice prompts.
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Hands-on training is the best way to build the confidence to act in an emergency. Get your Red Cross CPR & AED certification at our leading training centres.
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