Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is ...

Each year, 475,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest, an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs.

Before beginning Hands-only CPR, it's essential to check if the person truly needs help. Start by tapping their shoulder and loudly asking, "Are you OK?" This simple action helps assess consciousness.