The International Life Saving Federation organizes Lifesaving World Championships every two years. Australia hosts the 2018 championships in Adelaide.
The Royal Life Saving Society organizes Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships.
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CPR minimizes the possibility of brain damage by supplying oxygen to the brain, but the heart won't start beating again without defibrillation. The possibility of successful resuscitation declines 7-10% with each minute that passes without defibrillation. After 12 minutes, less than 2-5% of victims will live.
