![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/how-to-use-a-defibrillator-what-to-do-when-someone-goes-into-a-cardiac-arrest/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1_Saving-the-patient.jpg&description=There are more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK each year and with survival rates so low, cardiac nurse Chloe MacArthur has provided step-by step instructions if a medical emergency occurs Defibrillators are used when a person is in cardiac arrest to restore a normal heartbeat, but would you know what to do if an alarming incident occurs? According to the British Heart Foundation, there are more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK each year, with a survival rate of less than one in 10. The medical emergency strikes when the heart stops pumping blood around the body, in most cases the patient will collapse, become unconscious, be unresponsive, stop breathing, and very quickly turn grey. Senior cardiac nurse Chloe MacArthur, who is a professional in utilising defibrillators and giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation, has highlighted the crucial action steps involved when a person is suffering from a cardiac arrest. This differs from a heart attack whereby a person remains conscious. Want to get the latest health news direct to your inbox? Sign up for the Mirror Health newsletter HERE Speaking to the Express, MacArthur said: "Call 999, start CPR [cardiopulmonary resuscitation] and ask someone to find a defibrillator, but don't leave the person to go and find one.' The NHS highlights that those not trained to do CPR should attempt hands-only CPR. Hands-only CPR To carry out a chest compression: Kneel next to the person and place the heel of your hand on the breastbone at the centre of their chest. Place the palm of your other hand on top of the hand that's on their chest and interlock your fingers. Position yourself so your shoulders are directly above your hands. Using your body weight (not just your arms), press straight down by five to six cm on their chest. Keeping your hands on their chest, release the compression and allow their chest to return to its original position. The beat of the song "Staying Alive" can help you keep the){kind=link}
There are more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK each year and with survival rates so low, cardiac nurse Chloe MacArthur has provided step-by step instructions if a medical emergency occurs
Defibrillators are used when a person is in cardiac arrest to restore a normal heartbeat, but would you know what to do if an alarming incident occurs?
According to the British Heart Foundation, there are more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK each year, with a survival rate of less than one in 10. The medical emergency strikes when the heart stops pumping blood around the body, in most cases the patient will collapse, become unconscious, be unresponsive, stop breathing, and very quickly turn grey.
Senior cardiac nurse Chloe MacArthur, who is a professional in utilising defibrillators and giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation, has highlighted the crucial action steps involved when a person is suffering from a cardiac arrest. This differs from a heart attack whereby a person remains conscious.
Want to get the latest health news direct to your inbox? Sign up for the Mirror Health newsletter HERE