EICHORCondition: Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest · Sponsor: University of Surrey
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Summary in non-technical language Aim(s) of the research We are working on a way to use drones to deliver Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) - devices that help restart a person's heart by giving it an electric shock. These drones will bring AEDs to people helping someone having a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting. Our goal is to make sure everything works smoothly, from the time the emergency call is made to when the AED helps the patient. This research is important because it will help us find out the best process to deliver AEDs by drone and what challenges might come up. Background to the research A cardiac arrest happens when a person's heart suddenly stops, which stops blood from getting to their organs. Acting fast is very important. In the UK, less than 10% of people survive cardiac arrests because it often takes too long to get them the help they need. AEDs can save lives by restarting the heart, but they need to get to the patient quickly. Design and methods used This project has two main parts: 1. Creating the drone delivery process: We will develop a system to get an AED to someone in need, from the moment someone calls 999 to when the AED reaches the patient. This involves working with emergency services, Air Traffic Control, and drone operators. We will test how this works using testing sessions with training manikins at Redhill Aerodrome over four days. We will measure how long things take and gather feedback to improve the process a…
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Scott Munro, PhD · +44 1483 686700 · scott.munro@surrey.ac.uk
Angela Heeler, PhD · +44 1483 686700 · a.heeler@surrey.ac.uk
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Inclusion Criteria: * Work Package 1 * Adults aged 18 years and older * Able to understand verbal explanations given in English * Physically able to perform CPR and apply a defibrillator to a training manikin * Work Package 2 * Purposeful sampling will recruit participants from diverse backgrounds, including those with and without OHCA experience. * Able to understand verbal explanations or written information given in English Exclusion Criteria: * Work Package 1 * Under 18 years of age * Unable to perform CPR * Severe cognitive impairments * Pregnant individuals * Healthcare professionals * Unable to understand verbal English sufficiently * Work Package 2 * Individuals under 18. * Unable to provide informed consent. * Experiencing severe psychological distress triggered by events surrounding cardiac arrest * Unable to understand or speak verbal or written information given in English
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