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ILCOR releases latest scientific statement, Top 10 steps to improve in-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes and care
To address a growing need to improve the quality standards for responding to an in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA), the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) has identified 10 steps that can lead to better patient outcomes and survival.
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Case Study: John - "I couldn't have had a cardiac arrest at a better place"
In May 2022, John Martin had returned from a golfing holiday with friends when he experienced a sudden cardiac arrest at Luton Airport. Despite feeling fine when leaving the aeroplane, John collapsed at passport control.
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Make defibs accessible 24/7 to help increase survival rates across the UK, say national resus experts
Restart A Heart 2023 is focusing on equal access to defibrillators. RCUK and partners, are urging everyone looking after one – such as those in charge of pubs, sports clubs, community centres, churches and village halls – to make it accessible to the public 24/7, to give a person suffering a cardiac arrest the best chance of survival.
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Case Study: Simon - "It took a team to save my life"
Simon was 53 and helping coach his son’s U17 football team. As it was the festive season, the lads wanted a fun game with the coaches joining . Whilst playing, Simon felt a little dizzy and couldn’t catch his breath. He put his hands on his knees and that was it...
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