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Keep the rhythm

Practice a short rhythm cue while the AED is on the way.

Practice a steady hands-only CPR rhythm for a short burst while someone else gets the AED.

01Read the cue

Name the first move before the timer starts.

02Run one rep

Stay with the cue until the drill opens the coaching.

03Review and move on

Carry one lesson into a scenario, guide, or the calm path.

Five calm moves, one order

Back to Calm First Minute
Say only what helps the next responder.
Stay with dispatcher instructions.Switch roles if help arrives and fatigue builds.

Keep this handoff short and useful

Read the cue once, then hit start and keep the first move clean.

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  1. 1Read
  2. 2Practice
  3. 3Review

Practice a steady hands-only CPR rhythm for a short burst while someone else gets the AED.

One focused rep. No extra noise.

Name only what the next responder needs

Coach cueBefore the timer ends

Count a short steady rhythm out loud, then switch to naming who brings the AED.

Focus on the first clear move, not the full treatment plan.

Return to the first minute path

Open one more lane while the response is still fresh.

Finish by opening one calm next move

Keep the first-minute route simple: one more public drill or save this step for later.

  1. Open one item
  2. Keep what helped
  3. Ask only when ready
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Handoff Words

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Hands-Only Rhythm