CPR card instructions

Print this page, Cut out the area below and fold on the dotted lines.
Same width as a credit card so it should fit in your wallet.
Adult CPR
1
 
Check the Scene
  - make sure it's safe
2
 
Check the Victim
  - tap and shout
3
 
Call for Help
  - Have someone call 9-1-1
     
If alone
, Call 9-1-1, then do
ABC
s
A
irway
  - tilt head back, lift chin to open airway.
B
reathing
  - Take normal breath, pinch victim's nose closed and give a breath until chest rises.
Give a second breath. Take about 1 second per breath.
If chest doesn't rise, open airway again.
C
irculation
  - compress chest 30 times in 18 seconds
Place heel of one hand in center of chest with your other hand on top and compress 1 1/2 to 2 inches
 
Repeat A - B - C
  until help arrives or victim breathes
 
Child CPR
1
 
Check the Scene
  - make sure it's safe
2
 
Check the Victim
  - tap and shout
3
 
Call for Help
  - Have someone call 9-1-1
     
If alone
, do 5
ABC
s, then call 9-1-1
A
irway
  - tilt head back, lift chin to open airway.
B
reathing
  - Take normal breath, pinch victim's nose closed and give a breath until chest rises.
Give a second breath. Take about 1 second per breath.
If chest doesn't rise, open airway again.
C
irculation
  - compress chest 30 times in 18 seconds
Place the heel of one hand in center of chest and compress 1/3 depth of chest
 
Repeat A - B - C
  until help arrives or victim breathes
 
Infant CPR
1
 
Check the Scene
  - make sure it's safe
2
 
Check the Victim
  - tap and shout
3
 
Call for Help
  - Have someone call 9-1-1
     
If alone
, do 5
ABC
s, then call 9-1-1
A
irway
  - tilt head back, lift chin to open airway.
B
reathing
  - Take normal breath, cover victim's nose and mouth and give a gentle breath until chest rises.
Give a second breath. Take about 1 second per breath.
If chest doesn't rise, open airway again.
C
irculation
  - compress chest 30 times in 18 seconds
Place two fingertips of one hand in center of chest and compress 1/3 depth of chest
 
Repeat A - B - C
  until help arrives or victim breathes

This free CPR card provides easy access to instructions for performing CPR. Keep the card in your purse or wallet and review it whenever you clean out old receipts or are stuck in a boring meeting. A quick reference CPR card is not a replacement for CPR training - get trained today and be ready to help out when accidents happen.

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