Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a hands-on emergency intervention used to restore heartbeats and breathing in someone ...

Use CPR when an adult is not breathing or when they are only gasping occasionally, and when they are not responding to questions or taps on the shoulder. In children and infants, use CPR when they are ...

Before beginning Hands-only CPR, it's essential to check if the person truly needs help. Start by tapping their shoulder and loudly asking, "Are you OK?" This simple action helps assess consciousness.

A heart attack or cardiac arrest can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone. When the heart stops beating properly, the brain and other organs stop getting oxygen, which can cause permanent damage or ...