Video: Cardiac Arrest Response Procedures During COVID-19

Cardiac arrest response
Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue/YouTube

The coronavirus pandemic the world is facing has drastically changed the way responders act during incidents. Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue (MDFR) is dedicated to upholding the best-practices in order to maintain a safe and effective environment for both the patient and emergency responders. Response to cardiac arrests requires engineering controls, PPE, and a slightly different approach to provide increased awareness and safety, preventing further exposures.

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