Hands-only CPR animations for bystanders

What is CPR? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure. It consists of a repeated series of mouth-to-mouth respirations and chest compressions that allows a small amount of blood to circulate to the brain, heart, and other vital organs when the heart has stopped. What is HANDS-ONLY CPR? Hands-only CPR is the chest compression-only CPR. Clinical trials have shown that hands-only CPR is at least as effective as standard CPR.

If someone suddenly collapses unconscious, a bystander can have an important role in saving this person's life. Hands-only CPR is an effective, quicker, and easier way to perform CPR without prior CPR training. A bystander can learn from the following videos and should be more likely to attempt CPR when they have a chance. First, call the emergency number: 911 if you are in the United States 000 if you are in Australia 112 if you are in Italy For other countries check Wikipedia Then, start hands-only CPR.

​​References Bobrow, Bentley J., et al. "The effectiveness of ultrabrief and brief educational videos for training lay responders in hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation: implications for the future of citizen cardiopulmonary resuscitation training." Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes 4.2 (2011): 220-226. Hands-Only CPR | American Heart Association CPR & First Aid List of emergency telephone numbers - Wikipedia Vander, Arthur J., et al. Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function. 8th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2001.