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In a medical emergency, every second counts. Call these numbers right away.
Follow these steps if someone collapses and is unresponsive.
Tap the person's shoulder firmly and shout "Are you okay?" Look for signs of breathing. If they're unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR immediately.
Call emergency services immediately or ask someone nearby to call. Put the phone on speaker so you can start CPR while talking to the dispatcher.
Place the heel of your hand on the center of the chest. Push hard and fast — at least 5 cm deep, at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. Allow full chest recoil.
If trained, give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions. Tilt the head back, lift the chin, pinch the nose, and breathe into their mouth for 1 second each.
If an AED (defibrillator) is nearby, turn it on and follow the voice prompts. Apply the pads to the bare chest and follow the machine's instructions. Continue CPR between shocks.
Continue CPR without stopping until emergency medical services arrive, the person starts breathing on their own, or another trained person takes over from you.
Brain damage begins within 4-6 minutes without oxygen. Starting CPR immediately dramatically increases survival chances.
If you're unsure about rescue breaths, hands-only CPR (continuous chest compressions) is still highly effective and far better than doing nothing.
Indian law protects bystanders who provide emergency care in good faith. You cannot be held liable for helping someone in a medical emergency.
Compress at 100-120 BPM — the tempo of "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees. This helps you maintain the correct compression speed.
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