Every second counts for a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. A defibrillation within one minute raises the chance of survival to 90%. In addition to quality CPR, most cardiac arrest victims require immediate defibrillation to restore the hearts normal rhythm. The shorter the time to defibrillation, and the quality of CPR, the better chance of survival. If a victim of SCA receives quality CPR and a defibrillation within one minute there is a 90% chance of surviving the episode. Poor CPR and late defibrillation even in the best EMS systems can reduce survivability to less than 5%.
Nevada Project Heartbeat relies on the HeartSafe communities and partner organizations for support. Nevada Project Heartbeat looks to these organizations to provide community education and facilitate our mission. Listed below are our partner organizations who can provide resources and education.
- American Heart Association - Nevada
- Central Lyon Fire Protection District
- Elko Fire Department
- Eureka County
- Nevada Fire Chiefs Association
- Nevada State Health Division
- Nevada State Law Enforcement Officers Association
- North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
- Renown Health
- Healthy Breathing
- Southwest Medical Associates
- Sparks Fire Department
- Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District
- United Health Care
- University of Nevada School of Medicine
