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. 1991 Jun;81(6):255-7.

Cardiac arrest outcome in a tiered response system

T Peterson  1 , K Klauer
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  • PMID: 2071356

Cardiac arrest outcome in a tiered response system

T Peterson et al. 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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