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'Chain
of Survival' Concept
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The
chances of survival following cardiac arrest are
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considerably
improved if appropriate steps are
taken
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to deal with
the emergency. These steps are:
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Recognition
of cardiac arrest.
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Early
activation of appropriate emergency services.
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Early
basic life support.
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Early
defibrillation.
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Early
advanced life support.
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