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How much does the chance of survival decrease each minute after cardiac arrest if bls is not begun?

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In the case of a cardiac arrest, the response time is critical. An American Heart Association study shows that for every minute the defibrillation process is delayed, the chances of survival of the victim decrease between seven and ten percent. After 10 minutes, the survival rate is zero. Taking into account that the ambulance response time is generally more than 10 minutes, the best survival option is in the hands of the people present.

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