A Derry-based community cycle group in Northern Ireland is now benefitting from a brand new ‘rescue rucksack’ defibrillator’ thanks to the generosity of a local
The survival rate following a sports-related cardiac arrest (SrSCA) almost tripled over a recent 12-year period, due in large part to increased bystander use of automated external
The optimal locations and cost-effectiveness of placing automated external defibrillators(AEDs) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest(OHCAs) in urban residential neighbourhoods are unclear. We used prospectively collected data
Objective: To evaluate whether a text message (TM) alert system for trained volunteers contributed to early cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), return
An autonomous drone helped save the life of a man who suffered an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Sweden, it emerged this week. The 71 year-old
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a common event, affecting almost 400,000 individuals annually in North America. Initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early defibrillation using an
With bystander AED usage being critical for prehospital cardiac arrest patient outcomes, it is important to analyze if the gender and location disparities found in
Background: Football (soccer) is popular among those of Masters age (≥35 years). Although regular exercise improves health, strenuous exercise causes a transient increase in cardiac risk.
Mathematical optimization of automated external defibrillator (AED) placement has demonstrated potential to improve survival of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Existing models do not account for detailed
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The national network of volunteers in Netherlands who can help in the case of cardiac arrest with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has grown to
Objective: To evaluate the provision of bystander interventions and rates of survival after exercise-related sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Study eligibility criteria: Observational studies assessing a