Out of Hospital Chain of Survival

Question 1

What is the Out of Hospital Chain of Survival in order?

Answer 1

Early activation of emergency services, Immediate high quality CPR, Early defibrillation, Early advanced cardiac life support and advanced post cardiac arrest care

Question 2

What is the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack?

Answer 2

Cardiac arrest is an electrical problem when a person’s heart stops pumping blood and oxygen. A heart attack is circulatory problem when a person’s arteries get blocked

Question 3

How do you perform CPR

Answer 3

One hand on top of the other in the center of the chest. Push down hard 2 inches deep, 30 chest compression and 2 breaths.

Question 4

How do you use an AED

Answer 4

Turn the AED on, apply pads, step back, press the shock button.