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

Verity Todd; Heather Hutchinson; Vinuli Withanarachchie; Andy Swain; Sarah E. Maessen; Aroha Brett; Bridget Dicker

doi:10.1016/j.resplu.2026.101252

February 4, 2026Resuscitation PlusOpen Access

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

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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.

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Retrospective observational study reveals underuse of bystander defibrillation in females during cardiac arrest, indicating a need for improved emergency response training.

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