Underuse of bystander defibrillation on females during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a retrospective observational study in Aotearoa New Zealand

Key Points

• Females receiving bystander defibrillation during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is underrepresented, impacting survival rates.
• Data shows less than 30% of cardiac arrest cases involved female patients receiving bystander defibrillation, emphasizing a gender disparity.
• Retrospective observational study conducted in Aotearoa New Zealand, analyzing emergency response outcomes for cardiac arrest victims.
• Highlighting the need for targeted efforts to improve bystander defibrillation access and training for females in cardiac emergencies.