Can you defribilate a drowning victim in cardiac arrest.?

Yes, take them out of the pool, dry them the best you can and then shock.

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Could a short walk (or similar exercise) lead to cardiac arrest ?

Probably no more likely to result in an arrest than sitting down. Of course overall, taking exercise will reduce your cardiac risk.

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What can one do to prevent the onset of cardiac arrest after becoming dizzy and feeling backneck aching?

have the patient chew two "aspirine" nothing else will do! make sure the aspirine disolves in his mouth.Call 911 immediatly! Sure you can get the patient there faster but paramedics are e...

What's the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

cardiac rest means your heart stops...a heart attack doesn't always stop your heart.

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What is the difference between a heart stroke and cardiac arrest?

Cardiac Arrest When a person stops breathing and has no heartbeat, the condition is called cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest may have a variety of causes 鈥?heart attack, drowning, stroke, electrocu...

Can someone recover from lack of oxygen due to cardiac arrest who has what's called suppressed brain wave?

it is possible but there would be damage.

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I did take child to dr. child had cardiac arrest is that normal?

No. Cardiac arrest is not normal in any toddler. Some things come to mind... Pheochromocytoma ...

What can be done immediately if someone gets cardiac arrest or heart attack, and there is no medical help near

Well if someone has had cardiac arrest or a heart attack they SHOULD be seeking medical help/advice ASAP that isn't something to fool around with, it can take someones life if left untreated.<...

My friend died of respiratory failure followed by cardiac arrest...?

When breathing stops all organs of the body will die from lack of oxygen if there is no intervention. It is difficult to guess what happened to your friend , so sorry for your loss.

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