Abstract

VIGO-RAMOS, Jorge. Sudden death and cardiovascular emergencies: current concerns. Rev. perú. med. exp. salud publica [online]. 2008, vol.25, n.2, pp.233-236. ISSN 1726-4634.

Sudden death and cardiac arrest are more relevant to an increase in cardiovascular disease. Its management includes early pre-hospital care and this requires the training of non-medical staff in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques. Its causes and epidemiology have not been studied in Peru and requires a strengthening of the system of emergencies. Discussed the role that has been playing the Peruvian Resuscitation Council in developing this area of the emergencies and disasters medicine.

Keywords : Death; sudden; Heart arrest; Prehospital care; Peru.

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