Underuse of bystander defibrillation on females during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a retrospective observational study in Aotearoa New Zealand | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
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.