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Imagine yourself sitting with your family, enjoying a nice Sunday dinner. You notice that one of your family relatives starts to look pale. He begins to sweat and starts to breathe rapidly. Moments later he collapses on the dinner table. His heart has stopped ....

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.... pre-hospital save awards. These awards are given to emergency personnel who successfully revive patients who have suffered cardiac arrest, outside of the hospital setting. In each of the thirty-nine instances, healthcare professionals, bystanders or family members initiated CPR immediately. Early CPR is one of the most vital links in what is referred to as the cardiac chain of life. The cardiac chain of life is broken down into four vital components. The first is notification of the 911 or emergency medical system. When you see someone collapse, call an ambulance as soon as possible. CPR will buy the victim valuable time, but without 911 notific ....