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Everyday CPR & AED Basics
Respond to cardiac emergencies
In cardiac arrest, call emergency services, start hard/fast chest compressions at ~100-120/min, and use an AED immediately if available, following prompts until help arrives.
- cpr
- aed
- cardiac arrest
- compressions
- emergency
Call and Start
Call emergency number; begin compressions on a firm surface.
Compress
100-120/min, 2-2.4 inches in adults; allow full recoil.
Use AED
Power on, apply pads, follow prompts; resume compressions quickly.