Introduction to e-ILS course

Question 1

What are the links in - The Chain of Survival?

Answer 1

1. Early recognition & call for help - to prevent cardiac arrest
2. Early CPR - to buy time
3. Early defibrillation - to restart heart
4. Post resus care - to restore quality of life

Question 2

Components of early CPR:

Answer 2

1. Cardiopulmonary arrest recognised early
2. CPR started immediately

Question 3

Components of early defibrillation:

Answer 3

1. Attempted within 3 min of identifying cardiorespiratory arrest (if appropriate)

Question 4

Components of post resus care:

Answer 4

1. For those successfully resuscitated
2. Includes safe transfer