Emergencies happen, and even though we don't plan them, this doesn't mean we can't be prepared. Watch below as three bystanders take action when a shopper collapses from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
Developed in 1991, the American Heart Association "Chain of Survival" is a series of interventions which, when implemented in a timely manner, can greatly increase the potential for survival of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Since it's inception, the "Chain of Survival" has gone through several iterations. Currently, there two main chains based on whether the arrest occurs outside the hospital or within. The most comprehensive version is the Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) Chain of Survival. The...
This episode of #askCarePoint, we discuss the question “What is CPR?” CPR stands for CardioPulmonary Resuscitation, and it’s a set of skills that can artificially restore oxygenated blood flow to someone whose heart has stopped beating properly. Once the need for CPR has been verified, the main components of the procedure are chest compressions, oxygenation and defibrillation. These components can be combined several ways depending on the condition of the victim, the ability of the...