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Automated external defibrillators and survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest

Authors :
Chan, Paul S.
Krumholz, Harlan M.
Spertus, John A.
Jones, Philip G.
Cram, Peter
Berg, Robert A.
Peberdy, Mary Ann
Nadkarni, Vinay
Mancini, Mary E.
Nallamothu, Brahmajee K.
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Nov 17, 2010, Vol. 304 Issue 19, p2129, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The correlation existing between the automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest is analyzed. The application of AEDs is not shown to enhance the survival of such patients.

Subjects

Subjects :
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators -- Usage
Cardiac arrest -- Care and treatment
Cardiac patients -- Care and treatment

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
304
Issue :
19
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.246075605

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