- Tytuł:
- Presence and use of automated external defibrillators in occupational setting, Belgium
- Autorzy:
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Verbrugghe, Mathieu
De Ridder, Maurits
Kalaai, Mouloud
Mortelmans, Katrien
Calle, Paul
Braeckman, Lutgart - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2162013.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2018-10-23
- Wydawca:
- Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
- Tematy:
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emergency medicine
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
automated external defibrillators
AED
occupational health
out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest - Opis:
- Objectives Few studies focus on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the occupational setting. Therefore, this study describes the presence and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) at Belgian workplaces during the period 2012–2014. Material and Methods A self-constructed questionnaire was developed and sent to internal prevention counselors. Results In total, 767 companies filled out the questionnaire. An AED was available in 48.8% of the companies. Presence mainly depended on the number of persons present in the company (both workers and non-workers (e.g., visitors, clients)) and on some occupational cardiovascular risks but was often not based on a well-conducted risk analysis. Training of workers and AED maintenance were provided appropriately. An AED was used for shocking 23 times of which 10 persons survived. Conclusions Acquiring an AED in the occupational setting is seldom based on a well-conducted risk analysis. Therefore, instructions and criteria are needed to come to a rational decision. Furthermore, a registry on AED utilization in the workplace (e.g., with data on long-term survival) should be set up. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2018;31(5):603–611
- Źródło:
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International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2018, 31, 5; 603-611
1232-1087
1896-494X - Pojawia się w:
- International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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