| Document ID (ISN) | 110894 |
| CIS number |
10-0464 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Dingsdag D. |
| Title |
Reliability, sustainability and effectiveness of automated external defibrillators deployed in workplaces and public areas |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 2009. Vol.25, No.5, p.351-361. 34 ref. |
| Abstract |
As automated external defibrillators (AEDs) become more widely available at workplaces and public areas in Australia, this article argues that it is important that government policymakers and employers ensure that AEDs be routinely maintained, monitored and correctly deployed at properly-identified locations, with duly trained rescuers. Furthermore, public education programmes aimed at increasing the awareness on how to use an AED in an emergency situation would enable bystanders to function as first responders. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Australia; cardiac emergencies; cardiac defibrillation; role of government |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
maintenance; equipment testing; reliability; first-aid training; description of equipment |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Medicine, hygiene and first aid
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
|
| Browse category(ies) |
First aid and emergency organization
|
