Life Kit How to save a life with CPR
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Jan 27, 2026 
Catherine Y. Brown, founder of Learn CPR America and a veteran instructor with 30+ years teaching CPR, shares practical lifesaving skills. She explains how to recognize cardiac arrest and when to call 911. Learn clear steps for chest compressions, hands-only vs rescue breaths, CPR for children and infants, how to use an AED, and tips for coordinating bystanders.
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Door‑to‑Door CPR Campaign
- Catherine Y. Brown opened a CPR company and went door to door teaching after no one initially signed up.
- Her persistence earned her the nickname 'the CPR lady' in her community.
Assess, Call, And Assign Tasks
- Check scene safety, tap and shout to test responsiveness, then quickly call 911 if there is no response.
- Point to a specific bystander and tell them exactly to call 911 and find an AED to increase the victim's chances.
Skip The Pulse — Start Compressions
- Start compressions immediately rather than spending time checking a pulse; irreversible brain damage can begin in four to six minutes.
- Push hard and fast in the center of the chest at least two inches deep with locked arms and straight elbows.