Question 1

What is hands-only CPR?

Accepted Answer

Hands-only CPR is cardiopulmonary resuscitation using chest compressions without rescue breaths. The American Heart Association recommends it for untrained bystanders who witness an adult suddenly collapse, because it is simpler to learn and faster to start.

Question 2

How deep and how fast should compressions be?

Accepted Answer

Push at least 2 inches deep on an adult chest, at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, and let the chest recoil fully between compressions. Depth and rate both matter, and so does minimizing interruptions.

Question 3

Can I hurt someone by performing CPR?

Accepted Answer

Rib fractures do happen, particularly in older adults. However, a person in cardiac arrest is clinically dead without intervention, and bystander CPR roughly doubles or triples the chance of survival. Doing nothing carries far greater risk than doing compressions imperfectly.

Question 4

Does hands-only CPR work for children?

Accepted Answer

For infants and children, conventional CPR with rescue breaths is preferred, because pediatric arrests usually stem from breathing problems. If you are untrained or unwilling to give breaths, compressions alone remain much better than no CPR at all.

Question 5

Why might a cardiac arrest patient need air medical transport?

Accepted Answer

After resuscitation, patients often need a cardiac catheterization lab, targeted temperature management, and intensive care that smaller hospitals cannot provide. When a physician determines a higher level of care is needed quickly, air medical transport can shorten that time. Dispatch always sends the closest first-available resource.

Question 6

Does a PHI Cares Membership help with a cardiac emergency transport?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If a medically necessary emergency transport is performed by PHI Air Medical or a cooperative partner, members have $0 out-of-pocket responsibility according to membership terms. After a transport, members should contact the PHI Cares Membership Department so we can coordinate directly with the insurance provider.

Question 7

Who can enroll in PHI Cares?

Accepted Answer

Most households in a PHI Cares service area can enroll, and one plan includes your spouse, dependents at your address, and up to 3 additional people at the same address. Federal law does not permit Medicaid participants to enroll in air medical membership programs. See the PHI Cares FAQ page for details and current eligibility information.

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