First Aid

First aid for cardiac arrest involves immediate recognition of unresponsiveness and lack of normal breathing, calling emergency services, and starting CPR promptly. Use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) like Philips AED HeartStart Frx or HS1 as soon as possible is crucial for restoring a normal heart rhythm. Quality CPR includes chest compressions at 100–120 per minute with sufficient depth, allowing full chest recoil, and rescue breaths when trained. Early defibrillation and continuous CPR increase survival chances significantly in cardiac emergencies.