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Adult CPR
Unresponsive and not breathing normally? Act now.
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Adult CPR
Call 000. Ask for an AED. Occasional gasps are not normal breathing.
1 / Start compressions
Place the person on their back on a firm surface. Kneel beside them. Put the heel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone, in the centre of the chest; put the other hand on top.
2 / Push firmly and regularly
Keep arms straight. Compress about one third of the chest depth (more than 5 cm in an adult). Aim for 100-120 compressions a minute. Let the chest rise fully after each push.
3 / Give breaths if able
After 30 compressions, open the airway, pinch the nose and seal your mouth over theirs. Give 2 breaths, about 1 second each, enough to make the chest rise. Resume compressions promptly.
4 / Use the AED
Turn it on, attach pads to the bare chest as pictured and follow the prompts. Stand clear during analysis and shocks. Restart CPR when directed.
Sources & update
Updated 7 September 2026. General information; follow the 000 call-taker. This independent quick reference does not replace first aid training or a personal action plan. Source organisations do not endorse this site.