—The “Chain of Survival” for adult and pediatric victims

Adult Chain of Survival

• —Recognize cardiac arrest and act quickly
• —Send someone for help and an AED
• —Use a cell phone if available
• —Early and high quality CPR is the most critical step
• —Get the patient to definitive treatment
• —Post cardiac arrest care is the key to favorable outcomes after resuscitation

Pediatric Chain of Survival

• —In children and infants, arrest is usually secondary to respiratory failure or shock
• —Prevent cardiac arrest by recognizing and intervening early in respiratory issues
• —As with adults, high quality CPR, rapid hospital transport, and post cardiac arrest care are essential