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After cardiopulmonary arrest, how long does it take for brain damage to occur?

April 26, 2017arrest brain Cardiopulmonary damage occur

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After cardiopulmonary arrest, how long does it take for brain damage to occur?

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The organ most sensitive to oxygen deprivation is the brain and unless effective chest compressions are administered within the first 4 minutes of a cardiac arrest, brain damage or death can result.