Lee CYF, Anantharaman V, Lim SH, Ng YY, Chee TS, Seet CM, Ong MEH. Singapore Defibrillation Guidelines 2016.
Singapore Med J 2018;
58:354-359. [PMID:
28741000 DOI:
10.11622/smedj.2017068]
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Abstract
The most common initial rhythm in a sudden cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia. This is potentially treatable with defibrillation, especially if provided early. However, any delay in defibrillation will result in a decline in survival. Defibrillation requires coordination with the cardiopulmonary resuscitation component for effective resuscitation. These two components, which form the key links in the chain of survival, have to be brought to the cardiac victim in a timely fashion. An effective chain of survival is needed in both the institution and community settings.
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