Cardiac arrest
In cardiac arrest, the heart stops pumping blood to the brain. Within minutes, the body's vital organs are starved of oxygen. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone. Learning CPR can save lives.
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Call 112 and tell them where you are and what has happened.
- Carry out cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to keep the victim's blood flowing until emergency services arrive.
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Use a defibrillator if you have access to one. The machine detects whether the heart is beating and delivers an electric shock if necessary.
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Do not leave the scene until help arrives. Follow the instructions of the police and emergency services.