Hands Only CPR

Hands only CPR

Only chest compressions

cardiac arrest

complete stopping of heart activity

AED

automated external defibrillator

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

rescue breathing

breathing for a person who is not breathing on his or her own

blood circulation

Movement of blood throughout the body

survival

the ability to continue living

bystander

one who looks on or observes, a person present but not taking part

unresponsive

having no reaction to verbal or painful stimuli; also referred to as unconscious

responsive

answering or replying

Look, Listen, Feel

how do you check for breathing

chest compressions

depressing the chest and allowing it to return to its normal position as part of CPR

100 beats per minute

rapid, fast (tachycardia)

EMS

emergency medical services

cardio

heart

pulmonary circulation

Circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs

victim

a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.