Free Public Health First Aid Manual
Pre-Hospital First Aid & CPR Protocols
Step-by-step clinical life support instructions for bystanders, families, and workplace first aiders before the Quick Safe Ambulance crew arrives at the scene.
Select Emergency Topic
critical Emergencycardiac Protocol
Adult CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Critical Clinical Priority: Immediate chest compressions double or triple a patient's chance of survival after sudden cardiac arrest.
✓Step-by-Step Life-Saving Action Sequence
1
Check scene safety, tap patient shoulders and loudly ask "Are you okay?".
2
Call Quick Safe Ambulance IMMEDIATELY on 0721 853 796 and place on speakerphone.
3
Place heel of one hand in the center of the chest, interlock other hand on top.
4
Push hard and fast: 100 to 120 compressions per minute at least 2 inches (5cm) deep.
5
Allow full chest recoil between compressions without removing hands.
6
Continue uninterrupted until the paramedic crew arrives with the defibrillator.
What You MUST Do
- •Push to the beat of "Stayin' Alive" (100-120 BPM)
- •Keep your arms straight and lock your elbows
- •Swap with another person every 2 minutes to prevent rescuer fatigue
What You MUST NEVER Do
- •Do not stop compressions for more than 10 seconds
- •Do not delay calling 0721 853 796 to check a pulse if untrained
- •Do not move the patient unless they are in direct immediate danger
Paramedic Dispatch While Administering First Aid:
Keep our dispatcher on speakerphone for real-time coaching.