CPR was initially started in the active surf zone. The decision was made to move the victim to a safe location on firm ground.

One rescuer begins immediate chest compressions while the other rescuers are preparing to give breaths.

The amount of time from cardiac arrest to defibrillation is a major factor of successful defibrillation. The sooner, the better!

Yes, they can! Effective chest-compressions have the ability to pump blood, evacuate water and clear the airway of solid foreign objects.

The foundation of high quality CPR is effective compressions (hard and fast). Change compressors often to minimize the impact of fatigued rescuers.

Resist the urge to stop CPR to attach the AED to the victim. The compressor and ventilator should continue CPR while the AED is being set up and attached.

During AED operations, touching the victim while the unit is analyzing can interfere with the analysis. This can produce an erroneous reading, or delay the delivery of a life-saving shock. Touching the victim while the shock is being delivered can cause unpleasant experience for the bystander in addition to "pulling" vital energy away from the intended target, the victims heart.

Once a pulse has returned and the victim is breathing on their own, place them on their side in the "recovery position" to allow the evacuation of fluids and foreign objects.