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PRIORITIES DURING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY
THE CHAIN OF SURVIVAL
The response to a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
Developed by the American Heart Association in 1990, the Chain of Survival has become the standard of care required for a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. First responders are encouraged to follow this four-step sequence in rapid succession to achieve the best outcome for the casualty.
As you can see in the diagram above there are 4 main key steps to take in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest. They are
1. Early Access
2. Early CPR
3. Early Defibrillation
4. Early Advanced Care
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE