Abstract 181: An Analysis of Worldwide Public Access Defibrillator Usage Since October 2012. Does CPR Prior to Defibrillation Improve Survival Outcomes?
Abstract:Introduction:
As outlined by the Chain of Survival, effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and rapid defibrillation are vital to improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Placement of public access defibrillators (PADs) is becoming more common in public spaces, and they are more frequently used by untrained lay-users. The objective of this analysis was to assess the effect of CPR prior to defibrillation, and the success of PAD usage in terms of first shock success and survival to ho… Show more
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