layperson CPR

Layperson CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is an emergency procedure to help someone whose heart has stopped beating. It involves quickly calling emergency services, then performing chest compressions to manually pump blood to vital organs. To do this, place your hands on the center of the person's chest and press down firmly and rhythmically—about 100-120 compressions per minute. If trained and comfortable, you can also give rescue breaths—pinching the nose shut and blowing air into the person's mouth—but hands-only CPR is effective and often recommended for untrained rescuers. Prompt CPR can significantly improve the chance of survival until professional help arrives.