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Learn how CPR and quick AED use can save lives. With 436,000 U.S. cardiac arrests yearly, bystander action is vital—66% survive with AED help. Immediate CPR and defibrillation greatly increase survival chances. Every minute counts!

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    1. What is the purpose of CPR? - To use chest compressions to mimic how the heart pumps. These compressions help blood flow throughout the body. 2. How many people die every year from cardiac arrest in the United States? - 436.00 Americans die from cardiac arrest each year. 3. What are the 5 links in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? - 1. Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system - 2. Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation - 3. Rapid defibrillation - 4. Effective advanced cardiac life support - 5. Integrated post-resuscitative care 4. What percentage of people survive with the help of bystander-administered AED? What is the survival percentage after waiting on an emergency medical crew? What conclusions can you draw?(HINT: You may need to click on an additional link to find this information} - The percentage of people that survive with the help of a bystander-administered AED is 66%. The survival rate from cardiac arrest drops by 7-10% for every minute that a patient has to wait for defibrillation. It is better to start CPR and call an emergency medical crew as fast as possible. 5. What is the depth of compressions for an average adult victim? How fast should compressions be given? - The depth of compression for an average adult victim is 2 inches. Chest compressions should be given at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions a minute. 6. When might you use Hands-only CPR? When a person's heart stops beating in order to keep blood flowing to their brain.

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