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After completing my first aid course, I have learned many things that I could put to use if I ever encounter a situation involving life or death. I learned that the first thing to do before performing CPR on an unconscious person is to check, call and care. First of all, I must check for hazards. Next, I have to tap the person’s shoulders and call out to them along with checking for any signs of breathing. If all of a sudden, the person takes a breath, this does not mean the person is conscious; in fact this is a sign of cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest means that the heart has stopped beating; therefore it cannot pump blood to the rest of the body. Immediately, I have to call 911. If I do not have my phone with me, I must call someone else for help. For example, if I see a person wearing a blue shirt, I must speak boldly: “Hey you, in the blue! There is an unconscious person lying on the ground. Call 911 immediately, and get back to me!” Even though I know that help is on the way, I still need to perform CPR. I can either give two breaths by tilting the head and lifting the chin, or I...

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