Chain of survival

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The chain of survival was developed by the American Heart Association in 1990. It refers to four steps that, when put into motion, increase the probability of saving a victim of cardiac arrest. Like any chain, the chain of survival is only as strong as its weakest link. The chain of survival includes:

• Early access (to Emergency medical services or EMS)
• Early CPR
• Early defibrillation
• Early advanced care

[edit] See also

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Defibrillation
• Cardiac arrest