The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education^® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

BLS CPR (Adult/Child/Infant)

Welcome to BLS CPR (Adult / Child / Infant) Introduction

Why is timing important?
When the heart (pulse) and lungs (breathing) stops, the victim has 5 minutes before (gradual) brain death starts to occur, if no CPR is performed. Therefore, it is very important to start CPR as soon as possible.

What is hands-only CPR?
Any bystander who is not trained in CPR can perform this type of CPR to try to save a life. Hands-only CPR is better than no CPR. If you witness an adult or a child/infant suddenly collapse then:
1. Call EMS / 911
2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest

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The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

BLS CPR (Adult/Child/Infant)

Welcome to BLS CPR (Adult / Child / Infant) Introduction

The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education^® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.