Self-reported actions for cardiac arrest in first aiders versus non-first aiders
| First aider | Non-first aider | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shout for help | 40.8% (250/613) | 22.8% (89/391) | 33.8% (339/1004) |
| Call 999 | 66.4% (407/613) | 61.0% (238/391) | 64.3% (645/1004) |
| Check response | 50.4% (309/613) | 20.5% (80/391) | 38.7% (389/1004) |
| Check breathing | 58.4% (358/613) | 20.8% (81/391) | 43.8% (439/1004) |
| Commence CPR | 55.0% (337/613) | 20.0% (78/391) | 41.4% (415/1004) |
| Locate defibrillator | 5.2% (32/613) | 0.3% (1/391) | 3.3% (33/1004) |
| Apply and use defibrillator | 3.3% (20/613) | 0.3% (1/391) | 2.1% (21/1004) |
| Continue CPR until ambulance arrives | 3.1% (19/613) | 0.5% (2/391) | 2.1% (21/1004) |
| Compression rate 100–120/min | 4.6% (28/613) | 1.5% (6/391) | 3.4% (34/1004) |
| Compression/breath ratio 30:2 | 6.5% (40/613) | 0.5% (2/391) | 4.2% (42/1004) |
CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.