Hands-only CPR is a lifesaving skill that anyone can learn. If you see a teen or an adult collapse, there are just two things you need to do to help give that person the best chance of avoiding brain damage or death. Call 911 and start chest compressions to help keep blood and oxygen flowing while you wait for help to arrive.
Giving CPR can be scary. But your help can save a life. Trust yourself, and know that the 911 operator can guide you.
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