Performance of cellular phones with video telephony in the use of automated external defibrillators by untrained laypersons.
Emerg Med J
; 25(9): 597-600, 2008 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
To evaluate the hypothesis that using an automated external defibrillator (AED) with video telephony-directed cellular phone instructions for untrained laypersons would increase the probability of successful performance of AEDs. Real-time communication with visual images can provide critical information and appropriate instructions to both laypersons and dispatchers.METHODS:
A prospective observational study was undertaken. 52 public officers with no previous experience in the use of a defibrillator were presented with a scenario in which they were asked to use an AED on a manikin according to the instructions given to them by cellular phones with video telephony. The proportion who successfully delivered a shock and the time interval from cardiac arrest to delivery of the shock were recorded.RESULTS:
Placement of the electrode pads was performed correctly by all 52 participants and 51 (98%) delivered an accurate shock. The mean (SD) time to correct shock delivery was 131.8 (20.6) s (range 101-202).CONCLUSION:
Correct pad placement and shock delivery can be performed using an AED when instructions are provided via video telephone because a dispatcher can monitor every step and provide correct information.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Educación en Salud
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Teléfono Celular
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Desfibriladores
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Emerg Med J
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
Año:
2008
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Article