Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Adult Basic Life Support

Authors : Seda Dülcek, Melike Arabacı

Pages : 9-21

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Publication Date : 2025-04-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) is a phenomenon that can occur both in and out of hospital. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest accounts for the majority of arrests treated in emergency departments. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) refers to all interventions to restore organ perfusion caused by CPA. The first priority is to prevent the causes of arrest. On the other hand, if there are reversible causes, they should be treated and the condition that caused the arrest should be eliminated. CPA can be fatal if timely and effective CPR is not performed. Basic Life Support (BLS), the first stage of CPR, is the foundation of cardiac arrest care. BLS includes the first attempts at CPR without the use of devices. The first step in the chain of life in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest management is early recognition of the arrest and early calling for help. The steps continue with early chest compressions and early defibrillation. Recognising life-threatening irregular heart rhythms through the use of public access automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and early shock delivery also significantly reduces mortality. CPR should be continued until advanced life support is provided.
Keywords : Kalp durması, kardiyopulmoner resüsitasyon, yaşam desteği.