Paramedic students' knowledge and attitudes regarding automated external defibrillators

When the initial rhythm in cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, defibrillation is the treatment of choice and should be performed as soon as possible [2] . [...]in public facilities, including shopping malls, subway stations, offices, universities, or airp...

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Published in:The American journal of emergency medicine 2016-09, Vol.34 (9), p.1887-1888
Main Authors: Iskrzycki, Lukasz, MSc, EMT-P, Puchalski, Marcin, MSc, EMT-P, Leskiewicz, Marcin, MSc, EMT-P, Raczynski, Andrzej, MSc, EMT-P, Smereka, Jacek, PhD, MD, Szarpak, Lukasz, PhD, DPH, EMT-P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airports
Allied Health Personnel - education
Automation
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR
Defibrillators
Emergency
Emergency medical care
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Heart Arrest - therapy
Heart attacks
Humans
Male
Students
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Summary:When the initial rhythm in cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, defibrillation is the treatment of choice and should be performed as soon as possible [2] . [...]in public facilities, including shopping malls, subway stations, offices, universities, or airports, automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are accessible, which, after a short training, can be used by bystanders, not necessarily with medical education.
ISSN:0735-6757
1532-8171
DOI:10.1016/j.ajem.2016.06.069