For Lone Adult Rescuers, Call First, Then Start CPR

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For Lone Adult Rescuers, Call First, Then Start CPR

For Lone Adult Rescuers, Call First, Then Start CPR

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The 2025 AHA adult BLS take-home messages say that once a lone rescuer identifies an adult in cardiac arrest, that rescuer should activate the emergency response system first and then immediately begin CPR. This reinforces the need to get EMS moving and bring an AED into the chain as early as possible.

That sequence is especially important in adult sudden cardiac arrest because defibrillation can be the difference-maker. Calling first helps trigger the full response while still keeping the delay to CPR as short as possible.

References
American Heart Association. Part 7: Adult Basic Life Support.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Troy Bowman

Troy has been the the VP and CFO of In-Pulse CPR since September, 2009. Troy is married to Mollie who is the owner and TCC for the company. Currently they have 7 children with several of them grown up. Troy enjoys outdoor activities including camping, hiking, and spending time with his family.

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