When To Perform CPR: Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Drowning, Drug Overdose, Using The Hands Only Method. read more
CPR is required any time a person is unconscious and unresponsive, not breathing and without a palpable pulse. Interventions depend on presentation. If they are unresponsive, but breathing, you maintain their airway until help arrives. read more
In a CPR or basic life support (BLS) course, participants practice techniques for determining if breathing or circulation is adequate. If you can't determine whether someone is breathing, you should begin CPR and continue until help arrives. Whenever CPR is needed, remember to call for emergency medical assistance. read more
Hands Only CPR CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be used on adults who: 1. Unexpectedly collapse. 2. Stop breathing. 3. Are unresponsive when you talk to them. 4. Have no pulse. The chances are they have suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), meaning their heart has stopped beating. read more