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Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. What Happens in the Minutes Before Someone Needs CPR?<\/a>
    1. \u201cSigns of Cardiac Arrest\u201d Infographic<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li>
    2. What Happens in the First Minute of CPR?<\/a>
      1. \u201cWhat Happens During CPR\u201d Infographic<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li>
      2. What Happens After Two Minutes of CPR?<\/a><\/li>
      3. What Happens After Four Minutes of CPR?<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>
      4. What Happens After Six Minutes of CPR?<\/a><\/li>
      5. What Happens After 10 Minutes of CPR?<\/a><\/li>
      6. What Happens During CPR: 20 Minutes and Counting<\/a><\/li>
      7. Can You Survive If Your Heart Stops for 20 Minutes?<\/a>
        1. Immediate CPR & Defibrillation<\/a><\/li>
        2. Advanced Medical Techniques<\/a><\/li>
        3. Hypothermia<\/a><\/li>
        4. Variable Survival Outcomes<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li>
        5. Have People Survived After Receiving an Hour or More of CPR?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>
        6. CPR Survival FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          You\u2019re out for a walk in the park when you notice someone lying on the ground, unresponsive. Their face is pale, and they\u2019re not breathing. Panic surges through your chest, but you quickly remember your CPR training. You don\u2019t have time to hesitate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          According to the American Heart Association (AHA)<\/a>, a person\u2019s chances of surviving cardiac arrest decreases by 10% for every minute CPR is delayed. You immediately start chest compressions, knowing that with each pump, you\u2019re circulating the last bit of oxygen in their body.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Your heart races as you move with purpose, and you know that every minute you wait to act could lower their chances of survival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Each moment in the CPR process works hard to restore oxygen and blood flow throughout the body. From the first chest compression to the second minute, the body undergoes physical changes, and knowing what\u2019s happening allows you to stay focused and continue the lifesaving effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Keep reading for a breakdown of what happens minute by minute during CPR and to learn how your quick actions can help give someone the best chance for recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          What Happens in the Minutes Before Someone Needs CPR?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          The first sign of cardiac arrest is loss of consciousness. While loss of consciousness isn\u2019t always caused by cardiac arrest, signs indicating that a cardiac arrest could be taking place in the moments before the victim loses consciousness include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n