Defibrillator Use/Maintenance Survey: A Review of South Dakota Hospitals and Emergency Medical Units

摘要

A study of defibrillators and defibrillator users was conducted during 1987. Data were collected on defibrillator use and users in Emergency Medical Service (EMS) units and hospitals. The study consisted of two parts. The first part was directed toward the defibrillator user and the second part consisted of performance testing and an inspection of the defibrillator. The surveys focused on the training and continuing education of the device operators; information concerning the type of devices encountered; and the maintenance practices. A test of the machine's and operator's ability to function properly was also conducted.