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Manufacturer's diagrams showing defibrillation pad positioning (as used on public access defibrillators) are anatomically incorrect and are likely to lead to poor position of defibrillation pads, with reduced defibrillation efficacy.
We will ask untrained members of the public to observe the diagrams and place pads as indicated on the diagram. We will asses the accuracy of pad placement and repeat the study using an anatomically correct diagram to see if we can improve the accuracy of pad placement.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pad positioning according to a manufacturer's diagram | Device | Placement of defibrillation pads according to the diagram |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Pad position | Position of the pad (vertical and horizontal) in relation to optimal position as recommended by the resuscitation guidelines. | 6 months |
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Inclusion Criteria:
- 16 yrs age and willing to participate.
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All adults who have had no training in basic life support or public access/AED defibrillation.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Deakin, MD | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospital Southampton | Southampton | Hampshire | SO16 6YD | United Kingdom |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006323 | Heart Arrest |
| ID | Term |
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| D006331 | Heart Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
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