Hands-Only CPR

Welcome to the American Heart Association's Hands-Only CPR YouTube Channel! Learn more about Hands-Only CPR and the two steps to Staying Alive with our instructional videos.

As you may be aware, Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an "out-of-hospital" setting (such as at home, at work or in a park). It consists of two easy steps:

1. Call 9-1-1 (or send someone to do that).

2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

To learn more, be sure to hustle over to our website.

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