CARDIAC ARREST
550 Deaths
In Luxembourg, 550 people die each year from cardiac arrest. In 70% of cases, it occurs in front of a witness, yet the survival rate is only 7%. Only early defibrillation can save the victims.
4 Minutes
In the event of cardiac arrest, time is critical. After 4 minutes, the survival rate decreases by 10% every minute. It is therefore essential that witnesses call emergency services and start resuscitation immediately.
1,408 AEDs
1,408 defibrillators (AEDs) are registered in Staying Alive LU. You can locate AEDs near you, but also add, validate, or update them.
THE CHAIN OF SURVIVAL
In the event of cardiac arrest, it is essential to begin resuscitation without delay, in order to preserve the victim’s chances of survival.
STAYING ALIVE LU
One app, one community, one mission: Saving Lives
CARDIAC FIRST RESPONDER
A community of volunteers who choose to be part of the solution to assist cardiac arrest victims. They can be alerted at any time via the Staying Alive LU app, unless they are unavailable.
MAPPING
A free mobile app that allows you to be part of the community of citizen rescuers and, once registered, alerts you in case of nearby cardiac arrest. It also helps you find the closest defibrillators and report new ones.
LIFE-SAVING ACTIONS
Staying Alive LU provides tutorials, including videos on recognizing cardiac arrest, performing chest compressions, and using a defibrillator. You can also read our FAQ about life-saving actions and the use of an AED.