A cross-sectional analysis of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in a metropolitan area to determine optimal automated external defibrillator placement

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Retrospective cross-sectional study identifies key locations for AEDs in public areas, implying effective intervention strategies.

The study reveals that 49.4% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurred in public areas and streets with high human traffic.
Data from 1790 out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases between 2015 and 2020 were analyzed to determine optimal AED placement.
Utilizing geographic information systems and kernel density analysis, the study produced maps showing crucial locations for AED installation.
The findings underscore the need for countries to adapt AED installation policies based on population mobility patterns.

Tortumlu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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