Singapore Defibrillation Guidelines 2016.

Author: Chun Yue Francis LEE ¹ ; Venkataraman ANANTHARAMAN ² ; Swee Han LIM ² ; Yih Yng NG ³ ; Tek Siong CHEE ⁴ ; Chong Meng SEET ¹ ; Marcus Eng Hock ONG ²
Author Information

1. Acute and Emergency Care Centre, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore.
2. Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
3. Medical Department, Singapore Civil Defence Force, Singapore.
4. Chee Heart Specialist Clinic, Parkway East Hospital, Singapore.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: cardiopulmonary resuscitation; defibrillation; defibrillator; public access defibrillation; ventricular fibrillation
From:Singapore medical journal 2017;58(7):354-359
CountrySingapore
Language:English
Abstract: The most common initial rhythm in a sudden cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia. This is potentially treatable with defibrillation, especially if provided early. However, any delay in defibrillation will result in a decline in survival. Defibrillation requires coordination with the cardiopulmonary resuscitation component for effective resuscitation. These two components, which form the key links in the chain of survival, have to be brought to the cardiac victim in a timely fashion. An effective chain of survival is needed in both the institution and community settings.