Study from Amsterdam UMC finds that each minute delay in first defibrillator shock during cardiac arrest reduces survival chances by 6%.

A study from Amsterdam UMC reveals that every minute of delay in delivering the first defibrillator shock during cardiac arrest reduces survival chances by 6%. Analyzing 3,723 cases, researchers found a 93% success rate in restoring normal heart rhythm if the shock was administered within six minutes, compared to 75% after 16 minutes. The study advocates for improved access to defibrillators and training for first responders to enhance survival outcomes.

October 28, 2024
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