The role of automated external defibrillators in rural general practice

Authors
Hanley, K Dowling, J Bury, G Murphy, A
Citation
K. Hanley et al., The role of automated external defibrillators in rural general practice, BR J GEN PR, 49(441), 1999, pp. 297-298
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
ISSN journal
09601643 → ACNP
Volume
49
Issue
441
Year of publication
1999
Pages
297 - 298
Database
ISI
SICI code
0960-1643(199904)49:441<297:TROAED>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
In a questionnaire survey (100% response rate) investigating the availabili ty and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), it was found that t he success rate (number discharged alive) compared favourably with pre-hosp ital defibrillation by other providers, and that AEDs aided the management of dysrhythmias not commonly seen in general practice. With appropriate tra ining they are useful in rural general practice.