For lay rescuers who have a duty to respond to emergencies as part of their job and who have received training in Heartsaver CPR, AED and/or first aid, what kind of CPR should they perform?
These responders may use Hands-Only™ CPR or conventional CPR if they witness an adult suddenly collapse. The AHA recommends that these responders: Call 911 and start CPR. If they ARE CONFIDENT in their ability to provide CPR that includes breaths with high-quality chest compressions with minimal interruptions, then provide either the conventional CPR that you learned (CPR with a 30:2 compression to ventilation ratio) OR Hands-Only™ CPR. Continue CPR until an AED arrives and is ready for use or EMS providers take over care of the victim. If they ARE NOT CONFIDENT in their ability to provide CPR that includes breaths with high-quality chest compressions with minimal interruptions, then provide Hands-Only CPR. Continue Hands-Only CPR until an AED arrives and is ready for use or EMS providers take over care of the victim. The American Heart Association recommends conventional CPR (that is, CPR with a combination of breaths and compressions) for all infants and children, for adult victims w
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