CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation is the lowest level of ACLS. CPR provided by laypersons buys time for higher medical responders to arrive and to transport the victim to more advanced medical care. For this reason it is essential that any person starting CPR also activate the emergency medical services by calling for help using the emergency telephone number.
Semi-automatic defibrillation, oxygen and airway support may be provided by EMTs.
Advanced cardiac drugs, manual defibrillation and intubation may be provided by paramedics.
An emergency room physician can provide additional cardiac drugs and surgical intervention including cardiac massage.
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See also: life support, medicine, heart, EMT, paramedic
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