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Cardiac arrest (sudden stopping of the pumping function of the heart) is an important cause of sudden death. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which involves performing chest compressions and rescue breathing (see below), is a temporary procedure that can be used to maintain some blood flow to the brain, heart, and other vital organs until trained medical personnel are available to provide more advanced treatment. Studies have found that CPR is most effective when started as soon as possible after cardiac arrest (ie, within minutes of the arrest) and when trained medical personnel arrive within 8 to 12 minutes of the arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be performed only by persons trained in the technique because specific CPR recommendations vary depending on the patient's age and the cause of arrest. If performed incorrectly, CPR may be ineffective or harmful. Because most cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital, it is important for laypersons . . . [Full Text of this Article]MAJOR COMPONENTS OF CPR
Sarah Ringold, MD, Writer;
Tiffany J. Glass, MA, Illustrator;
Richard M. Glass, MD, Editor
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