Brain Death Doesn’t Wait

You know that it’s important to call 911 as soon as possible when an emergency occurs. This is a vital step, but unfortunately, it’s not always enough. Although emergency personnel send help as quickly as possible, no emergency response is instantaneous.

In most cases, brain death starts occurring in as little as four minutes after the heart stops functioning. When you begin CPR right away, you can help the patient minimize the risk of brain damage.