Your HeartSafe Home Plan
1. Check Breathing
- Do they respond when you call out “Hey, are you OK”?
- Look and listen for breathing
- Look to see if their chest rises and falls
- Listen over their mouth and nose for breathing sounds (10 seconds max)
- If they are not breathing normally call 911 and start CPR
2. Call 911
- Try to remain calm
- Answer the call taker’s questions
- Follow the call taker’s instructions
3. Prepare for CPR
- Try to move the person to the ground or flat surface
- Get on your knees next to the person’s chest
4. Start Hands-Only CPR
- Lace your fingers of both hands together, as seen in the image
- Straighten your arms, lock your elbows
- Center your shoulders directly over your hands
- Push hard and fast in the center of the chest at 100-120 beats per minute
- When you start CPR, DON’T STOP unless another person is prepared to continue
5. Unlock Home Entrance
- Have someone not performing CPR unlock the door
- Make a clear path for first responders
- Move pets out of the way
Preparing Your HeartSafe Home
