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Ask the Experts - Chances of saving a life

What are the chances of saving a life with CPR? Does it always work?

The chances of saving a life with CPR is fully dependant upon the success of the Chain of Survival. That is, you must have the four links in the "Chain of Survival" (early access, early CPR, early defibrillation & early advanced life support) in order to maximize survivability from a cardiac arrest. CPR alone does not save lives. Calling 911 alone does not save lives. Providing Advanced Life Support alone does not save lives. You must have the four links in the Chain support each other to save lives. However, CPR itself does buy the patient up to 8 minutes of oxygenation. Beyond that, survivability using CPR alone is very dismal.

-- Dean Dimonte  


ACT's Corporate Health Partners As part of our commitment to improving the health and quality of life of Canadians, AstraZeneca is proud to support ACT's commitment to saving lives through the delivery of CPR training to high schools across the country. Pfizer Canada is a proud supporter of the ACT Foundation's mission to promote health and empower Canadians to save lives. The more people know how to react during the first crucial moments, the greater the chance of survival. Sanofi Canada recognizes the value to society of the ACT Foundation's initiatives and fully supports the foundation's goal to see mandatory CPR training in Canadian high schools.
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