chain of survival
Medical term for the sequence of actions that improve survival in cardiac arrest and other emergencies. Used in first-aid and healthcare contexts.
The chain of survival consists of four links: early access, early CPR, early defibrillation, and early advanced care.
Compound of 救命 (きゅうめい, lifesaving) + の (possessive particle) + 鎖 (くさり, chain). A direct translation of the English medical term 'chain of survival'.