Gillian HodgettsGillian Hodgetts Prof. Charles DeakinProf. Charles DeakinDivisional Medical Director Divisional Medical Director (Hampshire)(Hampshire)
Deputy Director of Deputy Director of Communications and MarketingCommunications and Marketing
AEDLocatoriPhone App
How common is sudden cardiac arrest?
• 60,000 cardiac arrests p.a.
• 30,000 resus attempts p.a.
• 5-10% survival rate
How can survival be improved?Bystander CPRDoubles survival ≈ 20%
Bystander CPR + AED (Automatic external defibrillator)
Trebles survival ≈ 30%
How can survival be improved?
•Public access defibrillation programmes (PAD)– DH– BHF– Community
•10,000 PADs
How can survival be improved?Bystander CPR + AED
• Only 1% cardiac arrest patients are treated with an AED
Knowledge of AED location
How can survival be improved?
• SCAS AED database– Local/national
• SCAS AED app
Using the evidence
• Powerful patient stories
• Need for accessible info
• Gap in the market• Media appetite• Leading the way
Kick start
• Use existing database
• AED donations• CFR managers
support• Secure data input
How did webuild the app?
• Clinical input• Personal experience• Data quality• Disclaimer
App design
• Database stored in MS Excel format• Changes uploaded using corporate CMS• Location, premises name, longitude and
latitude, opening hours and exact location of AED
• Uses GPS, maps nearest device• 999 button• ‘i’ button to submit new AED info• Online version created in Google maps builder
AED Website
We have a Web based map
www.startaheart.nhs.uk
What will anAED app do?
Find your nearestAED on a map
What will anAED app do?
Find all AEDsin your area
What will anAED app do?
Show a list ofall AEDs
What will anAED app do?
Give helpand advice
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Campaign
• Film - adults and children
• Public launch• other Ambulance
trusts• on-going development
- android
Story so far
• Over 2000 downloads
• OAHSN film• Twitter praise• Press stories
Story so far
Summary
Every link counts
Time critical
Bystander CPR + AED vital
AED database and CPR confidence
Partnership approach
Positive outcome case studies