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Introduction:
Some medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, pose an immediate threat to the victim’s life. In this lesson, you learned about the chain of survival that can save a victim’s life in this kind of situation. The American Heart Association Web site has more in-depth information about the chain of survival and the part you can play in it.

Links to Explore:
The Links in the Chain of Survival
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3012016

Directions:

• Click on the link and read the fact sheet about the Chain of Survival.
• Answer these questions:

1			The Chain of Survival was developed to treat victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Who else can benefit from the chain?
2			When you call 911, the dispatcher will initially ask you a series of questions. What additional information should you give them?
3			What does CPR do?
4			If a 911 dispatcher is giving you voice directions on how to care for a victim while you wait for emergency personnel to arrive, and the victim vomits or another unexpected complication arises, what should you do?
5			Who should hang up first—the 911 dispatcher or you?
6			Who provides advanced care for the victim?