Automated External Defibrillator Issues and Challenges in Saudi Arabia: Knowledge Assessment among Laypersons; Public Safety Perspective

Haliq, Samer Al; Khraisat, Omar; Kandil, Mohamed A.; Jumaan, Mohammed Al; Alotaibi, Faris M.; Alsaqabi, Fahad S.; Alajmi, Hussain M.; Ellouly, Hany A; Al-Haliq, Mahmoud; Alkhawaldeh, Abdullah; ALBashtawy, Mohammed; Abuhammad, Sawsan

doi:10.21203/rs.2.16101/v2

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“…The total number of AEDs in KSA is unknown, and the knowledge of and attitudes toward AEDs and basic life support skills among first responders in public places are insufficient [21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. Nevertheless, many initiatives in the country have taken place to redirect the path and increase the number of AEDs in public places.…”

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Toward More AEDs in Public Places: An Ambitious National Plan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Alsofayan¹,

Alshehri²,

Almakhalas³

et al. 2022

Saudi J Health Syst Res

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Background: In light of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, the early use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) by first responders, when combined with high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation, was associated with favorable outcomes. Various health systems must collaborate to overcome the limited availability of AEDs in public places. Summary: This review describes the strategy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of Vision 2030 of installing more AEDs in public places and reinforcing the concept of preserving more lives. Key Messages: The national initiative of installing more AEDs in public places includes (1) an evaluation of current status, (2) the development of a central platform, (3) the provision of training courses and community awareness, (4) the role of e-application, and (5) community engagement.

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