When responding to a suspected Adult Cardiac Arrest - Lone Rescuer with no mobile phone. Do I go and get help before commencing any CPR/Action?

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When responding to a suspected Adult Cardiac Arrest - Lone Rescuer with no mobile phone. Do I go and get help before commencing any CPR/Action?

 

  • If you are alone and do not have a mobile phone or there is no mobile phone connection, shout for help and then continue to assess breathing.
  • If you think no one will come to help you, then you must leave the casualty and call 999/112. Do this as quickly as possible.
  • Send someone to get an AED if one is available; If you are on your own, fetch an AED only if you can get, and apply it within one minute; otherwise, start CPR immediately.
  • If the casualty remains unresponsive and not breathing normally when you return from summoning help, immediately start CPR.

 

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