Cardiac arrest outcome in a tiered response system
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Cardiac arrest outcome in a tiered response system
Iowa Med.
1991 Jun.
Abstract
The Emergency Medical Service system must provide prompt CPR, early defibrillation and full advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) within the time 'window of effectiveness.' Timely availability of these combined components determines the chance for survival.
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