One minute after sudden cardiac arrest, brain cells without oxygen begin to die. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response times can average 7–12 minutes, or even longer. The ability of bystanders to perform CPR while waiting for the ambulance is critical to survival and positive patient outcomes.
Fortunately, with early action, outcomes can be improved dramatically. Early identification of cardiac arrest and better implementation of bystander CPR with dispatcher-assistance results in the greatest impact on survival.
Widespread training in high-quality CPR is crucial. By equipping bystanders with the skills and confidence to act during the vital minutes before first responders arrive, communities can strengthen their chain of survival to improve cardiac arrest survival rates.
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