Medicine
6 years ago

Sudden Cardiac Arrests Preventable with Mandatory CPR and AED Training

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Oxford University Press eBooks
Resuscitation on the field: basic and advanced life support and automatic external defibrillators
Mark S. Link, Mark Estes

Paper Summary

Critical on-field resuscitation can prevent deaths by swiftly reacting to sudden cardiac arrests during sports. Basic life support, like CPR and using AEDs, ought to be mandatory for everyone in sports, not just athletes. Acting fast with CPR and AEDs can save lives in emergencies. Having a clear plan in place for advanced support and quick transportation to hospitals is crucial.

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