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The term "Chain of Survival" was coined in 1987 to reflect this revival and to capture the essence of today's ideal system of emergency cardiac care. The critical elements of this system: Early access, Early CPR, Early defibrillation and Early advanced care, were conceptualized as interdependent links in the Chain of Survival.

According to the Chain of Survival model of emergency cardiac care, the likelihood that a victim will survive cardiac arrest increases if each of the elements in the chain are addressed.
This simple educational design gives unprecedented attention to the need for quick recognition of the cardiac emergency and immediate entry into the EMS system. The new focus is a direct result of research which indicates that excessive delays in EMS access dramatically reduce the chances for survival from cardiac arrest.

We believe widespread adoption of the Chain of Survival concept will help in our common mission to save lives which would otherwise be lost. Together we can make a difference, like the Chain of survival, we too need to work together in order to make a difference in our community.  Learn CPR this year and become a link in OUR chain of survival.