Investigation of availability and accessibility of community automated external defibrillators in a territory in Hong Kong

Ho, CL; Lui, CT; Tsui, Kwok Leung

doi:10.12809/hkmj144258

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“…In Hong Kong, there have been investigations on the availability and accessibility of defibrillators in the community. 12,13 However, an organised public access programme is still lacking. In terms of prehospital and in-hospital measures, shorter response times of emergency medical systems, postresuscitation targeted temperature management, and comprehensive post-cardiac arrest care have proven to be effective measures to improve survival.…”

Section: Strategies To Enhance Out-ofhospital Cardiac Arrest Survivalmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, a local cardiac arrest registry at the accident and emergency department of Tuen Mun Hospital identified deficiencies in the availability and accessibility of publicly accessible defibrillators. 12 With the implementation of survival enhancement measures, longitudinal data collected using the same collection methodology are required to evaluate their effectiveness.…”

Section: Surveillance Audit and Feedbackmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hong Kong needs a territory-wide registry for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

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Hong Kong needs a territory-wide registry for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

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“…27 Knowledge of the location of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) among international travellers is inadequate based on an airport survey. 62 Nonetheless, locations of AEDs should be more publicly accessible to facilitate their retrieval when needed [63][64][65] ; this is particularly crucial if the traveller is not familiar with the surroundings abroad. Technological inventions, e.g., a verified mobile AED map 66 and medical drones, 67 may potentially serve as useful aids for international travellers in the future.…”

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confidence: 99%

Pre-travel Health Advice for Patients With Cardiovascular Disease

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Flaherty

2019

Int J Travel Med Glob Health

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among international travellers. Practitioner knowledge of the effects of CVD on international travel is imperative in order to promote a healthy travel experience. This review aimed to explore the available literature on this topic. The PubMed database was accessed to source relevant literature using combinations of relevant keywords as search terms. Articles were restricted to those published in the English language through March 2019. Of 1726 article records retrieved, 73 relevant papers were examined carefully. The results of this narrative review are related to multiple aspects of CVD and travel. The pre-travel consultation should address issues regarding vaccinations, travel insurance, anticoagulation, and medical devices. Additional vaccines to be discussed include influenza, pneumococcal, and hepatitis B. Patients with CVD should be advised of the need to carry a copy of their ECG, prescription(s), and pacemaker manufacturer’s card. Knowledge of the location overseas of automated external defibrillators and awareness of health risks associated with strenuous adventure activities are important for CVD travellers. Medical tourism for patients with CVD is briefly considered. Space tourism is an emerging category of extreme international travel that requires specialized pre-travel preparation. This narrative review article highlights the gaps in the travel medicine literature in relation to CVD. A strong evidence base for most recommendations is lacking. Future scholarly efforts are warranted to facilitate more robust travel recommendations for CVD patients. No qualitative studies to date have described the experiences of international travellers with CVD.

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“…A study of the accessibility and availability of 207 AEDs in 670 facilities in New Territories (NT) West published in 2014 provided some insight into this issue. 40 The investigators found that many of the AEDs (37.7%) were placed in schools in NT West. Whether these AEDs were truly accessible by the public was questionable as schools have limited opening hours.…”

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confidence: 99%