
Strong Together: professional emergency services and citizen emergency services in the fight against cardiac arrest
In the event of cardiac arrest, rapid assistance is crucial. In the Netherlands, police, fire brigade, ambulance personnel and citizen responders work closely together to make the most of these first, life-saving minutes. Police ensure safety, fire brigade often starts resuscitation, ambulance personnel provide specialized care, and citizen responders take quick action through initiatives such as HartslagNu. Together they form a powerful chain that can save lives.
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