Hands Only CPR

Hands only CPR is currently being touted as a life-saving technique that’s easy and safe for almost anyone to learn. Unlike mouth-to-mouth or full CPR, which requires you to alternate between chest compressions and rescue breaths, hands only can be especially effective in cardiac arrest.

While the Red Cross still suggests full CPR for incidents “involving infants and children, drowning victims, or people who collapse due to breathing problems,” knowing hands only CPR will empower you with skills that might save someone’s life.

We encourage everyone to take a CPR course to learn full CPR, but if you’re interested in watching a quick demonstration, check out the hands only CPR video below, produced by the American Red Cross.