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CHAIN OF SURVIVAL

In the early 1990’s, the American Heart Association’s CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines adapted the concept of Chain of Survival, a series of actions that improve survival rates in victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).

In Hospital Cardiac Arrest (IHCA)

The 5 “links” in this chain are:

  • Supervision, prevention and treatment of pre-arrest
  • Immediate recognition of SCA and activation of Emergency Response System (ERS)
  • Early CPR with emphasis on chest compressions
  • Early defibrillation (AED)
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) and post-arrest care

Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA)

 The 5 “links” in this chain are:

  • Immediate recognition of SCA and activation of Emergency Response System (ERS)
  • Early CPR with emphasis on chest compressions
  • Early defibrillation (AED)
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) and post-arrest care
  • Comprehensive post-cardiac treatment and care