Table 1

CPR prompts as given by Laerdal HeartStart First Aid AED

Time (seconds)	Instruction
0	“Shock not advised”
2	“Be sure the ambulance service has been called”
6	“It is safe to touch the patient”
8	“Check for signs of circulation. If no signs of circulation, start CPR”
12	“For help with CPR press the flashing blue button”
15	“Pinch nose. Tilt head. Lift chin and give two full breaths.”
24	“Breathe”
26	“Breathe”
29	“Place the heel of one hand in the centre of the chest, between the nipples. Place your other hand on top of the first. Push the chest down firmly 5 cm.”
40	“Keep in time with the beat.” [15 audible beats then occur]
50	“Pinch nose. Tilt head. Lift chin and give two full breaths.”
59	“Breathe”
61	“Breathe”
63	“Continue with compressions” [15 audible beats then occur]
74	“Pinch nose. Tilt head. Lift chin and give two full breaths.”
83	“Breathe”
85	“Breathe”
87	“Continue with compressions” [15 audible beats then occur]
98	“Stop CPR”
Returns to shock advisory system