MYTH: I might do more harm than good if I try CPR.

TRUTH: The only wrong move in cardiac arrest… is doing nothing.

Why CPR Matters

Every minute without CPR reduces a person’s chance of survival by 10%.

When someone collapses and isn’t breathing normally, you ARE their best chance of survival. You don’t have to be a medic. You just need to know what to do—and be willing to act.

But what if I hurt them?
If someone isn’t breathing, they are clinically dead.
CPR gives them a chance to come back.
You can’t make it worse. But you can make a difference.

Hands-Only CPR Saves Lives
Push hard and fast to the beat of Stayin’ Alive – around 100–120 compressions per minute.

Step 1: Call 999 / 112
Step 2: Push in the centre of the chest (about 5–6cm deep)

No need to give breaths unless you’ve been trained and feel confident.

Did you know?
Over 70% of cardiac arrests happen in the home.
12 young people die every week in the UK from sudden cardiac arrest.
More than 50% have no previous heart condition.
AEDs are increasingly available in public spaces and villages—use them! You can’t shock someone unless the AED says it’s needed.

What if I forget what to do?
That’s exactly why training matters. In a crisis, you fall back on what you’ve practised.

Don’t freeze. Don’t guess. Don’t hope someone else steps in. www.passionfirstaid.co.uk