Students’ knowledge of automated external defibrillators

Purpose of the study: Starting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) by bystanders is an important survival predictor. Most ECG rhythms in adult OHCA are shockable, including ventricular fibrillation. Automated external defibrillator (AED) usage substantially affects CPR effectiveness. The study aimed at evaluating student knowledge on AED use.