Author/Editor		Ploj, Tom; Noč, Marko
Title		Avtomatični zunanji defibrilatorji za laike - novost v Sloveniji
Translated title		Automated external defibrillators for laymen - new in Slovenia
Type		članek
Source		In: Križman I, editor. Interna medicina 2006: novosti in aktualnosti. Zbornik predavanj strokovnega sestanka Združenja internistov SZD, 2006 sep 29-30; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Združenje internistov SZD,
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 97-102
Language		slo
Abstract		Public access automated external defibrillators are meant to reduce the time to defibrillation, what lowers mortality and improves neurologic outcome after cardiac arrest. First automated external defibrillators <AED) for lay use were positioned in Slovenia last year and the number is growing. AED use is also extending to non-medical professionals (firemen, policemen). AED's will achieve their purpose only when (properly) used. For that reason we designed a practical course and an illustrated handbook for the people that work in the environments where AED's were placed. Building public awareness, continuous care of the devices and refreshing courses will have to be provided in the future. Expected growth of the number of devices warrants AED education to become an integral part of every basic life support course.
Descriptors		HEART ARREST FIRST AID ELECTRIC COUNTERSHOCK