AED Program

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’s one nearby. Time is of the essence.
• Check breathing. If the person isn’t 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.