What is the current treatment for SCA?
A series of four critical steps, called the Cardiac Chain of Survival, (JAMA, 1992) have been identified for the optimal treatment of SCA: Early access to care (i.e., calling 911 or another emergency number); Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); Early defibrillation; and Early institution of advanced cardiac life support. A break in any of the four links in the chain can compromise the victim’s chance for survival; however, early defibrillation is recognized as the most critical step in restoring cardiac rhythm and resuscitating a victim of SCA.
