Publications by authors named "Joban Bal"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the availability and accessibility of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in four major regions of British Columbia (BC) to improve outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA).
- It analyzed data from 879 operational AEDs and 9333 EMS-treated OHCAs over five years, measuring factors like weekly accessible AED-hours per 100,000 population and the proximity of AEDs to OHCAs.
- Results showed significant differences in AED access across regions, indicating a need for better strategic placement of AEDs to enhance community preparedness for cardiac emergencies.
Aim: The COVID-19 pandemic may influence the willingness of bystanders to engage in resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. We sought to determine if and how the pandemic has changed willingness to intervene, and the impact of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Methods: We distributed a 12-item survey to the general public through social media channels from June 4 to 23, 2020.