Hands-Only CPR Facts

Hands-Only CPR Factsbrbr Hands-Only CPR has just 3 easy steps 1 Call 911 2 Push hard and fast in the center of the chest 3 Use an AED if available. This simple message reduces barriers to training. It is easier to remember compared to previous approach of teaching rescue breaths etc and emphasizes that you can save a life with very basic knowledge and skills. Hands-Only CPR has been proven to be as effective as CPR with breaths in treating adult cardiac arrest victims. The American Heart Association has recommended Hands-Only CPR for adults since 2008. Everyone should recognize and know how to call 911 start chest compressions and how to find and use an AED.nbsp