Abstract |
The introduction of the automatic external defibrillator could become an important improvement in the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest in the Netherlands, if the legal regulations for the treatment of sudden cardiac death in the Individual Healthcare Professions Act are modified. The time gained in the recovery of the cardial function is considerable. The use of this device by patrolling police teams and its installation at places where a lot of people congregate would seem to be particularly promising. However, whether the presence of an automatic external defibrillator in the home situation would provide any benefits remains questionable.
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Authors | F W A Verheugt |
Journal | Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
(Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd)
Vol. 146
Issue 18
Pg. 840-1
(May 04 2002)
ISSN: 0028-2162 [Print] Netherlands |
Vernacular Title | De automatische uitwendige defibrillator in Nederland; een advies van de Gezondheidsraad. |
PMID | 12038220
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Automation
- Electric Countershock
(instrumentation)
- Emergency Medical Services
(methods)
- Heart Arrest
(therapy)
- Humans
- Netherlands
- Resuscitation
(methods)
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