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The Simple Lifesaving
Steps of Hands Only CPR
By: Riley Woodruff
CPR in America
According to the American Heart Association 70% of Americans would feel helpless in a situation needing CPR.
A person who immediately responds to someone in need of CPR can double or even triple their chances of survival
When is CPR necessary?
CPR is used when a person enters cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrest can occur from an electric shock, a heart attack, or can just simply stop beating.
The 2 Simple steps of Hands only CPR
Step 1: Find the nearest phone and call 9-1-1
Step 2: With proper hand placement begin chest compressions in the center of the person’s chest until help arrives.
Instructional Video
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/CPRAndECC/HandsOnlyCPR/Hands-Only-CPR_UCM_440559_SubHomePage.jsp
Benefits of Knowing Hands Only CPr
When put in a situation with a person with cardiac arrest you don’t have to panic.
You can now possibly save a persons life.
Now that you know CPR you can begin to teach it to your friends and family.