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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2018.19.7.245

A survey on installation and management of automated external defibrillators  

Seo, Hye-Jin (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University)
Yoon, Susie (Department of Nursing, Cheju Halla University)
Kim, Hyo-Sik (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Cheju Halla University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.19, no.7, 2018 , pp. 245-251 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the status of the installation, maintenance and management of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in all mandatory institutions and buildings of the providence to be equipped with AEDs. The study was conducted from November 20, 2017 to December 20, 2017, during which time 169 AED units were surveyed. The collected data was analyzed by frequency analysis and the percentage was determined using the SPSS/WIN 20.0 program. A total of 168 units (99.41%) of AEDs were installed inside. Additionally, 47 units (27.80%) were available 24 hours a day, and 44 units (26.00%) were available outside business hours of the institution. Moreover, 87 units (51.43%) of the responsible managers received rescue and first aid training. Evaluation of the management status of the AEDs revealed two (1.20%) that had problems with their battery state of charge battery charge and seven (4.10%) for which the AED pads were past the expiration date. A management system for the manager of AEDs should be established and a regular training program for their systematic maintenance should be developed and applied. It is also suggested that awareness of the necessity of continuous management be raised through reinforcement of laws and legal system reorganization.
Keywords
Automated External Defibrillator; Installation; Management; First aids; Public health;
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