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According to the American Heart Association, 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home. Do you know what to do if a family member or friend suddenly goes into cardiac arrest and collapses?
Hands-Only CPR, performed by a bystander on teens and adults, has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for cardiac arrests that occur at home, work or in public. There are only two steps to remember when performing Hands-Only CPR:
Why Learn CPR?
Cardiac arrests are more common than you think.
For more information about the importance of knowing how to perform CPR and to view more instructional videos, visit www.handsonlycpr.org or www.heart.org