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CPR
Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
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- A heart attack occurs when heart muscle tissue dies.
- Cardiac arrest results when heart stops beating.
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Chain of Survival
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- Early access
- Early CPR
- Early defibrillation
- Early advanced care
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Performing CPR
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- Check for responsiveness.
- Open the airway and check for breathing.
- Rescue breaths
- Chest compressions
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Check for Responsiveness
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- Tap the victim’s shoulder and ask if he or she is all right.
- If the victim is not responsive, have a bystander call 9-1-1.
- If you are alone with an unresponsive child or infant, give CPR for 2 minutes (five cycles), then call 9-1-1.
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