WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE IS EXPERIENCING A CARDIAC EMERGENCY:
- Yell for help. Tell someone nearby to call 911 and UMB Police at 410-706-6882. Ask that person or another bystander to bring you an AED if there鈥檚 one nearby. Time is of the essence.
- Check breathing. If the person isn鈥檛 breathing or is gasping, begin CPR.
- Give CPR. Push hard and fast. Push down at least 2 inches at a rate of 100 to 120 pushes a minute in the center of the chest, allowing the chest to come back up to its normal position after each push.
- Use the AED as soon as it arrives. Turn it on and follow the prompts.
- Keep pushing. Continue administering CPR until the person starts to breathe or move, or until someone with more advanced training takes over, such as an EMS team member.