FIRST AID TRAINING SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST- part 1

1. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST PART - 1
The first link: Early access
 Early access encompasses the events initiated after the
casualty’s collapse until the arrival of the ambulance crew.
Early recognition of signs of sudden cardiac
arrest and the prompt activation of ambulance via 995 is
vital. This also involves giving way to ambulances on the road
and giving ambulance crew priority when they use elevators,
stairs and corridors to reach casualties.

2. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST PART - 1
The second link: Early CPR:
The time interval between the activation of the ambulance service and the arrival
of the ambulance crew is typically longer than five minutes. Brain cells can live
without oxygen for 4-6 minutes before they begin to die, and any damage to
the brain after 10 minutes cannot be repaired. In situations of cardiac arrest,
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is the only way to ensure oxygen and
blood are supplied to the brain and vital organs. If CPR is performed promptly
and correctly, heart function may be restored and circulation maintained until
institution of other life support measures such as the use of Automated External
Defibrillators (AED).

3. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST PART - 1
The third link: Early defibrillation:
Studies have shown that early defibrillation is most likely to improve the
Survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients. The most common
initial rhythm in cardiac arrest is the Ventricular Fibrillation (VF). This can
progress to death if not treated and the death rate increases by 10% for
every minute without defibrillation. The following shows a VF rhythm:

4. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST PART - 1
 As defibrillation works best in the first few minutes after the onset
of cardiac arrest, many organisations have installed an AED within
their premises. An AED is a device that interprets heart rhythms,
advises the operator whether a shock is needed and delivers
electrical shock to the heart upon activation.

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