Every 90 seconds another US citizen collapses suddenly from a disorganized heart rhythm. Such an occurrence is termed Sudden Cardiac Arrest and can be caused by a multitude of conditions. Sadly, due to lack of training and available equipment, the survival rate for these victims is 8 to 9 percent. Amazingly, however, the chances of survival for a friend or loved one in cardiac arrest can be as high as 75 to 80 percent with the right response and the right tools.