Chapter 2: CPR – Assessing The Situation

2020 Interim Guidance for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients: Put on PPE immediately & limit the personnel around you after you verify that the scene is safe.

Things To Consider:

It is critical to understand that dialing 9-1-1 is one of the most important steps you can take to save another’s life.

1. Your safety is first, so leave the scene if you are at risk.
2. While helping the victim, protect yourself from transmission of possible diseases.
   • Use preventive breathing barriers / personal protective equipment when available.
     
3. Use disposable gloves to avoid direct contact with blood / bodily fluids.[View Tip]
4. If you suspect that a victim has suffered a spinal or neck injury, do not move or shake the victim.