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When someone suddenly collapses, stay calm and move step by step.
Before helping, quickly look around.
Are there dangers such as traffic, fire, exposed electrical wires, or unsafe surroundings? If the scene is not safe, do not approach. Call 9-1-1.
Your safety always comes first.
If available, use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as disposable gloves or a breathing barrier. PPE helps protect you from blood or bodily fluids. However, do not delay life-saving care if PPE is not immediately available.
Avoid direct contact with blood whenever possible and wash your hands after providing care.
Tap the person and shout, “Are you okay?”
For an infant, gently tap the foot.
If the person does not blink, move, speak, or respond, consider them unresponsive.
Shout for help. Point directly to someone and say, “You, call 9-1-1.” Point to another person and say, “You, get the AED.” Designating someone prevents confusion.
If you are alone:
Look at the chest for normal breathing for at least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds.
Normal breathing means steady, regular chest rise and fall.
Gasping is not normal breathing. Gasping may:
If the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally, begin CPR immediately.
Survival from cardiac arrest depends on a sequence of critical actions called the Chain of Survival:
Each link strengthens the next. Acting quickly improves survival. These steps apply to both adult and pediatric cardiac arrest emergencies.
