CPR Signs | CPR Guidelines Signs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why post CPR signs?

CPR signs provide step-by-step visual reminders during a cardiac emergency, walking a bystander through calling 911, performing chest compressions, opening the airway, and giving rescue breaths. A sign like the CPR guidelines for adults and children 8 years and older breaks these steps into a numbered sequence, so someone can follow along even under the stress of an emergency.

Q. Where should CPR signs be located?

CPR signs should be placed in break rooms, near pools, and directly next to an AED, since seconds matter during cardiac arrest. Pairing CPR signs with AED signs in one visible location creates a centralized station where all the life-saving tools and instructions someone needs are found in one spot.

Q. Do CPR signs reflect the current C-A-B guidelines?

Yes, CPR signs on this page follow the revised C-A-B sequence, meaning compressions come before airway and breathing, which reflects the shift away from the older A-B-C approach. A sign like the CPR is as easy as C-A-B compression airway breathing sign lays out this exact sequence for quick reference during an emergency.

Q. Are CPR signs available in large formats?

Yes, CPR signs are available in larger formats up to 18"x24" in addition to smaller sizes like 3.5"x5" and 7"x10", making it easier to keep diagrams legible from a distance in high-traffic hallways or pool areas. Facilities that need extra visibility often pair a large CPR sign with a projecting CPR station sign mounted at a right angle to the wall.

Q. Are CPR signs available in Spanish or bilingual formats?

Yes, CPR signs are available in a dedicated Spanish-language format as well as a bilingual English and Spanish version covering the same adults and children 8 years and older guidelines. Bilingual CPR signs help ensure the instructions are understood by a diverse workforce or community during a high-stress emergency.

Q. What is hands-only CPR, and is there a specific sign for it?

Hands-only CPR is a simplified method that skips rescue breaths and focuses only on continuous chest compressions, recommended by the American Heart Association for untrained bystanders responding to an adult who has collapsed. A dedicated hands-only CPR sign communicates this simplified two-step approach, making it a useful option for public spaces where a full CPR sign's multi-step sequence might be harder for an untrained bystander to follow quickly.

About our CPR Signs

We are the industry leader in CPR signs, helping remind everyone what to do in a life-threatening emergency when there's no time to waste. CPR signs on this page follow the revised C-A-B guidelines, meaning chest compressions always come first, and clear pictograms paired with numbered steps make these signs a vital addition to any restaurant, pool, gym, or office.

• CPR signs are available in English, Spanish, and bilingual formats, helping ensure the instructions are understood across a diverse workforce or community.
• Sizes range from compact 3.5"x5" labels up to larger 18"x24" signs, so facilities can match the sign to a break room, hallway, or pool area based on how much visibility is needed.
• Durable plastic and aluminum construction stands up to weather, chemical exposure, and heavy handling, which matters for CPR signs posted outdoors near a pool or in a high-traffic facility.
• Several states require CPR signage to be posted at recreational pools, so facility managers should check local requirements in addition to general workplace best practices.
• Pairing a CPR sign with an AED sign and first aid signage creates a complete emergency response station that gives responders everything they need in one visible location.