Functionality of registered Automated External Defibrillators
Aims: Little is known about automated external defibrillator (AED) functionality in real-life settings. This study aimed to assess the functionality of all registered AEDs in a
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Optimising outcomes after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest with Innovative approaches to Public-Access Defibrillation: A Scientific Statement from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a global public health issue experienced by approximately 3.8 million people annually. Only 8% to 12% of these people survive to
Factors affecting public access defibrillator placement decisions in the United Kingdom : A survey study
Aim: This study aimed to understand current community PAD placement strategies and identify factors which influence PAD placement decision-making in the United Kingdom (UK). Methods: Individuals, groups
March is AED Maintenance Month!
March is AED Maintenance Month! Maintaining your defibrillator is as important as having one With the survival rate of sudden cardiac arrest being below 10%,
What Are Defibrillator Pads
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Why It’s Important for People with Heart Conditions to Own an AED
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Socioeconomic factors and outcomes from exercise-related sudden cardiac arrest in high school student-athletes in the USA
Socioeconomic factors and outcomes from exercise-related sudden cardiac arrest in high school student-athletes in the USA It has been hypothesised that the minority student-athletes have a
What we can learn from Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest
What we can learn from Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest The shocking collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin on Monday 02 Jan has renewed
Does modifying electrode placement of the 12 lead ECG matter in healthy subjects?
Does modifying electrode placement of the 12 lead ECG matter in healthy subjects? Limb electrodes for the 12 lead ECG are routinely placed on
6 Key considerations when choosing an Electrode Partner
Key considerations when choosing an electrode partner. There are six major factors to consider. Good Cultural fit Trust and reliability Proven industry experience Extensive
Factors to Consider when using an AED
Factors to Consider when using an AED When treating a victim that has gone into cardiac arrest there are a few considerations to be