ADVANCED FIRST AID AND MODERN EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN CARDIAC ARREST

Аннотация

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is one of the leading global causes of death, responsible for more than 350,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. It is defined as the abrupt loss of heart function, often resulting from arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT). Immediate initiation of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and rapid defibrillation significantly increases the chance of survival. This article reviews the latest international guidelines, evidence-based practices, and technological advancements in first aid and early emergency response to cardiac arrest.