 Brought to you by bro-mare Peter Michicki. During cardiac arrest, every second counts. Immediate CPR can double, even triple, the chance of survival. It saved my life. Unfortunately, women are less likely to receive CPR from a bystander, partly because people are afraid to touch them. If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, start hands-only CPR by calling 911. Then push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives.