Emergency Life-Saving Protocol
In Cardiac Arrest, Call Emergency Now:
How to Save a Life?
Step-by-Step CPR Guide
When someone collapses from sudden cardiac arrest, the first 3 to 5 minutes are the most critical. Hands-only chest compressions keep oxygen-rich blood flowing to the brain and vital organs until professional medical help arrives.
110 Beats Per Minute (BPM)
Push the chest at this exact rhythm (100 to 120 compressions/min)
6 Crucial Steps of CPR
If someone suddenly collapses and is unresponsive with abnormal or no breathing, follow these steps:
Check Scene Safety & Responsiveness
• Ensure the surrounding environment is completely safe for both you and the victim.
• Tap the person firmly on both shoulders and shout loudly: "Are you okay? Can you hear me?"
• If there is no response, movement, or sound, the person is unresponsive.
Call 112 / 108 for Emergency Help
• Shout loudly to attract bystanders: "Help! Call an ambulance right now!"
• Immediately dial 112 or 108 on your smartphone and switch to Speakerphone so your hands remain free.
• Direct a specific bystander to locate an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) if available nearby.
Check Breathing (Max 10 Seconds)
• Lay the person flat on their back on a firm, flat surface.
• Gently tilt their head back and lift their chin to open the airway.
• Look, listen, and feel for normal breathing for no more than 10 seconds.
• Caution: Occasional gasping or snorting is NOT normal breathing. Start CPR immediately!
Correct Hand Placement on Chest
• Kneel beside the person on the floor.
• Place the heel of one hand in the center of the person’s chest (breastbone/sternum).
• Place your other hand on top and interlock your fingers.
• Keep your elbows completely straight with your shoulders positioned directly over your hands.
Push Hard & Fast: 30 Compressions
• Use your upper body weight to push down 2 to 2.4 inches (5 to 6 cm) deep.
• Push at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute (match the 110 BPM rhythm above).
• Allow the chest to fully recoil back up between every single compression.
• Count out loud firmly: "1, 2, 3 ... up to 30!" Keep pumping continuously without pause.
When to Stop or Switch
• Hands-Only CPR: If you are not trained in rescue breaths, simply perform continuous chest compressions without stopping.
• Until Help Arrives: Continue until emergency responders arrive, an AED is ready to analyze, or the person starts breathing and moving.
• If you get exhausted, switch with a bystander every 2 minutes with minimal interruption.
Adult CPR Protocol:
- Hands: Two hands with fingers interlocked in chest center.
- Depth: 2 to 2.4 inches (5 to 6 cm).
- Rate: 100-120 compressions per minute.
- Hands-Only CPR: Continuous chest compressions without rescue breaths is safe & effective for bystanders.
If the person starts breathing normally but is still unconscious, place them in the Recovery Position on their side.
Benefit: Keeps their airway clear and open, preventing choking on tongue or vomit until medical help arrives.
Fear: Will I break their ribs?
Truth: Broken ribs can heal, a lost life cannot. Pushing hard enough is what saves the brain and heart.
Fear: What if I do it wrong?
Truth: Doing CPR imperfectly is infinitely better than doing nothing at all. You cannot make cardiac arrest worse.
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