Author/Editor		Bručan, Andrej
Title		Pomen zgodnje defibrilacije za uspeh postopkov oživljanja
Translated title		Importance of early defibrillation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation outcome
Type		članek
Source		In: Bručan A, Gričar M, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja 3. Zbornik 4. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 1997 jun 18-21; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year		1997
Volume		str. 113-21
Language		slo
Abstract		All parts of the Chain of Survival are important for outcome of resuscitation. Percentage of survivors has increased especially due to shorter period from onset of cardiac arrest to defibrillation. ILCOR (International Liaison Commitee on Resuscitation) has issued guidelines for implementation of early defibrillation in BLS ambulances, hospitals, and in the field, as well as instructions for assessing its effectiveness. So far clear guideliness for activation of non-medicel personnel have not been issued. Introduction of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) has according to some authors caused an increase in cardiac arrest survival since non-medical first responders have been given a chance to defibrillate. These devices should be posted on locations of mass gatherings. AEDs are not yet available in Slovenia. Number of defibrillators in health clinics, however, has increased over the past two years. In addition to continous education of professional teams performing resuscitation, a special emphasis has to be made on training first responders (police, fire, military, etc.) for resuscitation and use of AEDs.
Descriptors		CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION ELECTRIC COUNTERSHOCK LIFE SUPPORT CARE HEART ARREST AMBULANCES