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Recognizing Cardiac Emergencies

Knowing when to use a MIKEY defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death. Learn to recognize the signs and act quickly.

Signs of Cardiac Arrest

  • Sudden collapse
  • No response to touch or voice
  • No normal breathing
  • No pulse
  • Loss of consciousness

When to Use MIKEY

  • When someone is unresponsive
  • When breathing is abnormal or absent
  • When no pulse is detected
  • During sudden cardiac arrest
  • When directed by emergency services

Emergency Response Steps

1

Check Response

Verify if person is responsive and breathing

2

Call 911

Alert emergency services immediately

3

Get MIKEY

Retrieve nearest defibrillator

4

Follow Instructions

Use MIKEY as directed

Important Notes

Do's

  • Call 911 first
  • Start CPR immediately
  • Use MIKEY as soon as available
  • Follow voice prompts
  • Continue until help arrives

Don'ts

  • Don't delay calling 911
  • Don't wait for symptoms to worsen
  • Don't remove pads once applied
  • Don't touch patient during analysis
  • Don't stop CPR unless directed

Get Trained

Learn how to recognize cardiac emergencies and use MIKEY effectively through our training programs.

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