Key result
Automated external defibrillator utilization for sudden cardiac arrest at the workplace resulted in a return of spontaneous circulation in 67% of patients.
Why the study?
What is the success rate of automated external defibrillator (AED) usage for sudden cardiac arrest in the occupational setting?
Cross-Sectional (n=63)
Yes
What is the success rate of automated external defibrillator (AED) usage for sudden cardiac arrest in the occupational setting?
AED usage in the workplace is associated with a high rate of return of spontaneous circulation (67%), highlighting the importance of workplace AED programs.
OBJECTIVE: Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are widely used to increase survival of patients with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Despite these experiences only few data exist dealing with SCA at the workplace or AED usage in the occupational setting. METHODS: In a pilot study, occupational physicians throughout Germany were contacted and queried about the utilization of AED and the primary success rate (return of spontaneous circulation; ROSC). RESULTS: Of 232 occupational physicians, 155 (67%) stated that the enterprise provided at least one AED. Overall, 63 AED utilizations were analyzed. An ROSC was reported in 42 patients (67%). In 48% (n = 20) ROSC was established before the arrival of the EMS. CONCLUSION: Our study showed a high proportion of patients with ROSC after SCA. Increased attention should be turned to workplace SCA and AED programs.
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Mayr et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) (n=63). Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) was evaluated on Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Automated external defibrillator utilization for sudden cardiac arrest at the workplace resulted in a return of spontaneous circulation in 67% of patients.
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