Adult First Aid
CPR/AED
Checking an Injured or Ill Adult
Check for Responsiveness
Tap the shoulder and shout out, "Are you OK?" If an unconscious person is face-down, roll face-up, supporting the head, neck and back in a straight line.
Call 911
If no response, call 911 or the local emergency number. If the person responds, obtain consent and CALL 9-1-1 or the local emergency number for any life-threatening conditions. CHECK the person from head to toe and ask questions to find out what happened.
Open the Airway
Tilt head, lift chin.
Check for Breathing
Check quickly for breathing for no more than 10 seconds. Occasional gasps are not breathing.