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What's the first thing to do if you see someone go into cardiac arrest?
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Chest compressions: During cardiac arrest the heart is no longer able to effectively pump blood to the rest of the body. As a result, the brain does not receive enough oxygen which causes the patient to "pass out" and become unresponsive.
Answered 7/29/2015
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