Assessment of knowledge and skills in using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) by university students. A quasi-experimental study

Camiño, Silvia Basanta; Patón, Rubén Navarro; Tellado, Miguel Freire; Furelos, Roberto Barcala; Prieto, M.P. Pavón; López, M. Fernández; Pájaro, M.A. Neira

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“…Becker et al [13,14] examined the use of AEDs by 295 first-year medical students who had no previous training and found that shocks were administered safely in 94.6% subjects, and pads were positioned correctly by 85.4%. Basanta Camiño et al [22] reported that the mean time taken by 129 university students to apply an AED discharge was 67.7±15.6 seconds with no training, demonstrating that AEDs were easy for laypeople to manage.…”

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The general public��s ability to operate automated external defibrillator: A controlled simulation study

Dong

Lin

et al. 2020

World J Emerg Med

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BACKGROUND: Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) enable laypeople to provide early defi brillations to patients undergoing cardiac arrest, but scant information is available on the general public's ability to use AEDs. This study assessed the ability of laypeople to operate AEDs, the effect of a 15-minute training, and whether skills differed by age. METHODS: From May 1 to December 31, 2018, a prospective simulation study was conducted with 94 laypeople aged 18-65 years (32 aged 18-24 years, 34 aged 25-54 years, and 28 aged 55-65 years) with no prior AED training. The participants' AED skills were assessed individually pretraining, post-training, and at a three-month follow-up using a simulated cardiac arrest scenario. The critical actions and time intervals were evaluated during the AED operating process. RESULTS: Only 14 (14.9%) participants (eight aged 18-24 years, four aged 25-54 years, and two aged 55-65 years) successfully delivered defi brillations before training. AED operation errors were more likely to occur among the participants aged 55-65 years than among other age groups. After training, the proportion of successful defi brillations increased signifi cantly (18-24 years old: 25.0% vs. 71.9%, P<0.01; 25-54 years old: 11.8% vs. 70.6%, P<0.01; 55-65 years old: 7.1% vs. 67.9%, P<0.01). After three months, 26.1% of the participants aged 55-65 years successfully delivered defi brillations, which was signifi cantly lower than that of participants aged 18-24 years (54.8%) and 25-54 years (64.3%) (P=0.02). There were no differences in time measures among three age groups in each test. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of untrained laypeople cannot effectively operate AEDs. More frequent training and refresher courses are crucial to improve AED skills.

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The general public��s ability to operate automated external defibrillator: A controlled simulation study

Dong

Lin

et al. 2020

World J Emerg Med

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“…23 24 A study conducted in Spain showed a reduction in the time spent resuscitating a CPR training mannequin by more than 20 s before and after receiving training, and this improvement was maintained for 6 months. 25 In a previous study, we analysed the effectiveness of a network of automatically activated volunteers in reducing the start time of CPR manoeuvres. The aim of that project was to facilitate the automatic activation of a network of resuscitators when an OHCA occurred.…”

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“…International studies incorporating mobile technology have shown that its use allows a network of previously trained volunteers to be alerted, reducing the start time of manoeuvres by more than 2 min 23 24. A study conducted in Spain showed a reduction in the time spent resuscitating a CPR training mannequin by more than 20 s before and after receiving training, and this improvement was maintained for 6 months 25…”

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Online platform for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training in a rural area: a community clinical trial protocol

Taverna-Llauradó,

Martínez-Torres,

Granado-Font

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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IntroductionSudden death resulting from cardiorespiratory arrest carries a high mortality rate and frequently occurs out of hospital. Immediate initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by witnesses, combined with automated external defibrillator (AED) use, has proven to double survival rates. Recognising the challenges of timely emergency services in rural areas, the implementation of basic CPR training programmes can improve survival outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of online CPR-AED training among residents in a rural area of Tarragona, Spain.MethodsQuasi-experimental design, comprising two phases. Phase 1 involves assessing the effectiveness of online CPR-AED training in terms of knowledge acquisition. Phase 2 focuses on evaluating participant proficiency in CPR-AED simulation manoeuvres at 1 and 6 months post training. The main variables include the score difference between pre-training and post-training test (phase 1) and the outcomes of the simulated test (pass/fail; phase 2). Continuous variables will be compared using Student’s t-test or Mann-Whitney U test, depending on normality. Pearson’s χ2test will be applied for categorical variables. A multivariate analysis will be conducted to identify independent factors influencing the main variable.Ethics and disseminationThis study adheres to the tenets outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and of Good Clinical Practice. It operated within the Smartwatch project, approved by the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the Primary Care Research Institute IDIAP Jordi Gol i Gurina Foundation, code 23/081-P. Data confidentiality aligns with Spanish and European Commission laws for the protection of personal data. The study’s findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at scientific meetings.Trial registration numberNCT05747495.

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“…Even a short, one-minute training session reduces the time needed to operate the AED (from the moment of providing assistance to the moment of delivering a shock). It should be emphasized that this time is extended again 6 months after the short training [6].…”

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“…Podkreślić przy tym należy, że nawet krótkie, jednominutowe szkolenie skraca czas potrzebny na obsługę defibrylatora AED (od przystąpienia do udzielania pomocy do momentu dostarczenia wyładowania). Podkreślić należy przy tym, że czas ten ponownie wydłuża się po upływie 6 miesięcy od momentu krótkiego przeszkolenia [6].…”

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Assessment of Knowledge of Polish University Technical Students on Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) – Survey Results

Schmidt-Polończyk¹,

Jaskuła²

2020

SFT

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Aim: The article presents the results of a survey, which assessed the knowledge of technical university studentson the use of AED (Automated External Defibrillator). The authors put forward two research hypotheses. The first one assumes that the respondents do not have sufficient knowledge about the use of AED. According to the second, the respondents assess their knowledge on using AED at a higher level than it actually is. Project and methods: The survey method was used to assess the knowledge about the location and proper use of the AED. Authors have conducted surveys with 133 respondents (42% women and 58% men) aged 20-24 (average 21.56 ± 0.95 years). Of all subjects, 91% had not previously performed any basic life support before. The questionnaire contained a number of questions that verify both the theoretical knowledge of the respondents and detailed practical knowledge regarding the proper use of the defibrillator. Results: The research results indicate that the level of knowledge about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) among the surveyed students of technical universities is limited. As many as 92% of respondents declared that they know what a defibrillator is used, but only 5% of respondents actually know what defibrillation is. Only 23% of respondents claimed to know the location of the defibrillator at their university, but in fact only 7% of them were able to pinpoint it. As many as 87% of students were not familiar with the location of the defibrillator in their area of residence. Furthermore, only 32% of the respondents answered the question correctly when the defibrillator should be used. Conclusions: The results of the survey indicate an important need for education – not only in terms of general knowledge and skills related to CPR and AED, but especially in practical information about the location of the nearest AED in the workplace, as well as place of residence. Information on the AED location should be included in the first aid training program. It is also important to instruct the audience where such data can be obtained. The authors would like to emphasize that efforts to increase the level of knowledge of lay people are necessary to improve the effectiveness of CPR and AED, and thus the survival of people during sudden life-threatening situations.

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Assessment of knowledge and skills in using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) by university students. A quasi-experimental study

Cited by 6 publications

References 28 publications

The general public��s ability to operate automated external defibrillator: A controlled simulation study

The general public��s ability to operate automated external defibrillator: A controlled simulation study

Online platform for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training in a rural area: a community clinical trial protocol

Assessment of Knowledge of Polish University Technical Students on Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) – Survey Results

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