3b. Initiating Chain of Survival, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (2020) OLD

The second lesson of chapter 3 discusses Initiating the Chain of Survival. The chain is described in detail. The segment covers both the Adult and Pediatric chain of survival in accordance with the most recent 2015 guidelines.

"Early initiation of BLS has been shown to increase the probability of survival for an individual dealing with cardiac arrest. To increase the odds of surviving cardiac event, you should follow the steps in the Adult Chain of Survival.

The first step in the Adult Chain of Survival is to recognize symptoms and activate EMS. Next, perform early CPR. Then, defibrillate with AED. Once the EMS team arrives, they will provide advanced life support to the individual. When the individual becomes stable and is taken to the hospital, they will receive post-cardiac arrest care.

Now let’s review the Pediatric Chain of Survival.

Emergencies in children and infants are not usually caused by the heart. Children and infants most often have breathing problems that trigger cardiac arrest.

The first and most important step of the Pediatric Chain of Survival is prevention. This means if you come across a child or infant who is experiencing breathing problems, take immediate action. In the case that the heart does stop, perform high-quality CPR. If they are still unresponsive after performing CPR, then activate EMS. Then, the EMS team will perform advanced life support. After they are stable and taken to the hospital, they will receive post-cardiac arrest care."

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