The Ottawa Paramedic Service is committed to providing residents of Ottawa with the knowledge and skill to prevent injuries and handle emergency situations.

Cardiac arrest - public access defibrillators

When a heart stops beating, early intervention can often save a life. Together with the City of Ottawa Paramedics, trained residents can and have improved survival rates for those suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. See the four links in the illustration below to see the critical steps needed to save a life.

Five critical steps needed to save a life:

1. Early Recognition and Activation of 911

2. Early CPR

3. Rapid Defibrillation

4. Effective Advanced Life Support (ALS)

5. Post-cardiac-Arrest Care