The Chain of Survival

An internationally recognized standard of EARLY INTERVENTION which gives a victim of Sudden Cardiac Arrest the best chance of survival, if the chain is implemented quickly.

The Chain of Survival is a series of essential actions which are designed to improve the survival rate following a SCA. The links are:

• Early Access - getting help on the way
• Early Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Early Defibrillation
• Early Advanced Life Support - paramedics & hospital

EARLY DEFIBRILLATION is the most vital but weakest implemented (& often missing) link in the Chain of Survival.