When resuscitating the cardiac arrest victim one must consider the importance of external chest compressions. The person who is performing chest compressions must push hard and fast in order to maintain systemic circulation. After two minutes of CPR, the person giving ventilation to the victim should exchange places with the compressor. This is done in order to prevent exhaustion of the Allied healthcare provider. The American Heart Association stresses that we should perform CPR and a very high level for the patient to have a chance of full recovery.

Hopefully, there is someone there who can neither call 911 or who could retrieve an automated external defibrillator. As soon as the defibrillator arrives, attacks the pads and follow all the verbal prompts. The AED may advise a shock. The AED will charge and be ready to deliver a jolt of electricity into the heart. You should make sure that compressions are ceased until the defibrillator has completed its process. The emergency medical services should arrive in less than 10 minutes at the patient’s side. Contact your local fire department or your hospital to learn more about CPR.