Test Your Knowledge on CPR and Cardiac Arrest Response

Study Notes

Parada cardiorrespiratoria (PCR) is the sudden loss of heart and lung functions, leading to unconsciousness and ultimately death.
The longer a patient goes without assistance during a PCR, the lower their chances of survival and the higher the risk of severe neurological damage.
Reanimación cardiopulmonar (RCP) is a set of maneuvers aimed at restoring the lost functions during a PCR.
RCP Cerebral is focused on diagnosing PCR early and providing immediate assistance to prevent neurological damage.
Muerte Súbita (MS) refers to the unexpected cessation of heart function.
RCP transtelefónica is RCP guided over the phone by a teleoperator from the emergency services.
Teleoperators can provide guidance on SVB maneuvers and call for a mobile ICU unit to be dispatched to the scene.
Compresiones torácicas externas (CTE) are chest compressions that help maintain blood circulation during a PCR.
CTE are more important than breaths in adults, and uninterrupted CTE can be used for RCP.
Early and effective RCP can significantly improve a patient's chances of survival and reduce the risk of neurological damage.