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Table 1: Basic actions to help those

witnessing sudden cardiac death during a race.

Basic actions

Response

1. Recognize the emergency

Identify if the person is unconscious and not breathing normally

2. Activate emergency services

Immediately call the local emergency number (e.g. 911)

3. Start CPR

Begin high-quality chest compressions

4. Chest compressions

Press hard and fast on the center of the chest, at least 100-120 compressions per minute

5. Allow chest expansion

Allow the chest to expand fully between compressions

6. Minimize interruptions

Keep pauses between compressions to a minimum

7. Rotate rescuers

If possible, change the person giving compressions every two minutes

8. Use Automated External Defibrillator

If an automated external defibrillator is available, use it according to its instructions

9. Continue until help arrives

Maintain CPR until the emergency services arrive

Table 1: Basic actions to help those witnessing sudden cardiac death during a race.
Basic actions	Response
1. Recognize the emergency	Identify if the person is unconscious and not breathing normally
2. Activate emergency services	Immediately call the local emergency number (e.g. 911)
3. Start CPR	Begin high-quality chest compressions
4. Chest compressions	Press hard and fast on the center of the chest, at least 100-120 compressions per minute
5. Allow chest expansion	Allow the chest to expand fully between compressions
6. Minimize interruptions	Keep pauses between compressions to a minimum
7. Rotate rescuers	If possible, change the person giving compressions every two minutes
8. Use Automated External Defibrillator	If an automated external defibrillator is available, use it according to its instructions
9. Continue until help arrives	Maintain CPR until the emergency services arrive