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In a safe location, you find an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing normally. Who can begin basic life support while emergency professionals are on their way?

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Any bystander, calling 112 and following its instructions.

Any bystander can help. Call 112 immediately, use speakerphone and follow the dispatcher’s instructions to begin resuscitation. Lack of training is not a reason to wait for a specialist. If you cannot provide rescue breaths, give chest compressions following the instructions received. Follow the instructions of an available automated defibrillator. Scene safety is essential.

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  • Only hospital staff, after the casualty has been transported.

  • Only a specialist; everyone else must wait without beginning resuscitation.

  • Any bystander, calling 112 and following its instructions.

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