Recognizing Cardiac Arrest Signs and Acting Immediately
Cardiac arrest happens suddenly. The heart stops beating. Without quick action, survival chances drop fast. Knowing what to do can save a life. If you’re trained in AED Pro Certification or CPR Pro Certification , you’ll be ready. Recognizing Cardiac Arrest Cardiac arrest is different from a heart attack. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating unexpectedly. Here’s how to recognize it: 1. Sudden Collapse The person may fall and stop responding. Shouting their name or shaking them won’t wake them up. 2. No Normal Breathing They may not breathe at all or only gasp for air. Check for chest movement. 3. No Pulse If there’s no pulse, the heart is no longer pumping blood. Immediate CPR is needed. What to Do Next Every second matters. Acting fast improves survival chances. Follow these steps: 1. Call for Help Dial 911 immediately. If others are around, ask someone to call while you begin CPR. 2. Start CPR...