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What should you do before approaching an emergency?

Check for hazards and use available protective equipment before approaching.

What does gasping mean when assessing an unresponsive adult?

Gasping is not normal breathing. Call emergency services, get an AED, and start CPR when the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally.

Should a lay rescuer check for a pulse before starting CPR?

A lay rescuer should not delay CPR to check for a pulse.

Which symptoms can indicate a heart attack?

Chest pressure or discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, and lightheadedness can be heart attack signs. Call 911 promptly and monitor the person.

What is circulatory shock?

Circulatory shock is a life-threatening state in which organs do not receive adequate blood flow.

How should you support someone with suspected circulatory shock?

Call emergency services, monitor the person, keep them warm, and avoid food or drink. If alert, place them supine if tolerated; allow a comfortable position if breathing is difficult.

What are the adult CPR compression rate and depth?

Compress at 100–120 per minute, at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep for an average adult, and allow full chest recoil.

What CPR approach is recommended for trained and untrained rescuers?

If trained and able, use cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Otherwise, provide continuous chest compressions while help is on the way.

What should rescuers do when an AED arrives?

Turn it on and follow its prompts. Expose and dry the chest if needed, apply pads as shown, and ensure nobody touches the person during analysis or shock delivery.

What should rescuers do after AED analysis?

If a shock is advised, clear the person and deliver it as directed; immediately resume CPR. If no shock is advised, immediately resume CPR.

When should rescuers switch chest compressors?

Switch about every 2 minutes, or sooner if needed, while keeping interruptions to compressions as brief as possible.

What key information belongs in an EMS handoff?

Report what happened, estimated collapse and CPR start times, AED analyses and shocks, care given, observed changes, current status, and relevant known history or symptoms.