Chain of Survival

In-hospital Cardiac Arrest

Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest

Pediatric Cardiac Arrest

Surveillance, prevention and treatment of prearrest conditions

- Many of these arrests can be predicted and prevented with proper care and observation.

Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system

- Recognize signs of cardiac arrest (abnormal breathing, no pulse). Activate emergency response system.

Early CPR with an emphasis of chest compressions

- Begin CPR immediately. This can greatly improve chance of survival.

Rapid defibrillation

- Provide AED assistance as soon as the device is available.

Multidisciplinary post-cardiac arrest care

- Once ROSC is achieved, patient is provided post-cardiac arrest care in either the ICU or cardiac catheterization lab.

Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system

- Recognize signs of cardiac arrest. Activate emergency response system.

Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions

- Begin CPR immediately. Untrained bystanders may be able to provide chest compressions with guidance.

Rapid defibrillation with an AED

- Provide AED assistance as soon as possible

Effective advanced life support

- ALS teams provide the patient additional care as needed, including 12-lead electrocardiogram, cardioversion, appropriate drugs, and advanced airway

Multidisciplinary post-cardiac arrest care

- Once ROSC is achieved, patient is provided post-cardiac arrest care in either the ICU or cardiac catheterization lab.

- Prevention of arrest

- Early high-quality CPR

- Rapid activation of the emergency response system

- Effective advanced life support

- Integrated post-cardiac arrest care