Hands Only CPR

We have noticed there seems to be some confusion on what
"Hands Only CPR" TM is and what it is for. First, as stated by the
American Heart Association, Hands Only CPR is for bystanders
who witness an adult suddenly collapse in an "out of hospital"
setting.

The biggest confusion we find is that people believe that giving
breaths is no longer needed in any situation and that they are being
taught the "old" way to perform CPR. The American Heart
Association states that "conventional" CPR with breaths is still
advised for children, infants, drowning victims, drug overdose, and
adult victims who are found unconscious and not breathing
normally. So rest assured that we at Desert Heart CPR will always
bring you the latest most up to date information available.

The steps are as follows -
1. Call 911 or send someone to call to start the Emergency
Response System.
2. Press hard and fast in the center of the victim's chest.
If you ARE CONFIDENT in your ability to provide CPR that includes
breaths with high-quality chest compressions with minimal
interruptions, then provide either the conventional CPR that you
learned OR Hands-Only CPR. Continue CPR until an AED arrives
and is ready for use or EMS providers take over care of the victim.