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CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) basics

General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Call 102 first and shout for help. If the person is not responding and not breathing normally, push hard and fast in the centre of the chest (about 100 to 120 compressions a minute, about 5 cm deep in adults).

Check your symptoms

Answer a few questions for guidance on how urgently to seek care. This is triage, not a diagnosis.

Quick assessment

What to do

Call 102 first and shout for help. If the person is not responding and not breathing normally, push hard and fast in the centre of the chest (about 100 to 120 compressions a minute, about 5 cm deep in adults). If trained, give 2 breaths after every 30 compressions. Use an AED if one is available. Continue until help arrives.

What not to do

Do not stop compressions for long; do not wait to see if they start breathing.

Common questions

What should I do for cpr?
Call 102 first and shout for help. If the person is not responding and not breathing normally, push hard and fast in the centre of the chest (about 100 to 120 compressions a minute, about 5 cm deep in adults). If trained, give 2 breaths after every 30 compressions. Use an AED if one is available.

What should I not do for cpr?
Do not stop compressions for long; do not wait to see if they start breathing.

When should I call 102 for cpr?
Someone collapses and is not breathing normally.

Learn more / References

SI summary (own words); CDC, MedlinePlus first aid, Nepal Red Cross as references

Emergency — call102