The Importance of Rapid Defibrillation and Its Impact on Survival Rates
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) outside of hospitals, a critical emergency in which the heart unexpectedly stops beating. Unlike a heart attack, which typically results from blocked blood flow, SCA is an electrical malfunction that can happen without warning, leading to immediate loss of consciousness and, without intervention, […]
Integrating AEDs into CPR: Maximizing Survival Rates
Enhancing Cardiac Arrest Survival with AED and CPR Integration When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, the clock starts ticking. Every minute that passes without intervention decreases the chances of survival. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has long been the go-to emergency procedure, capable of sustaining life by manually pumping blood through the heart when it can no longer […]