Cardiac arrest knowledge by age group
| Age | <20 | 20–39 | 40–59 | 60+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shout for help | 31.9% (46/144) | 34.8% (148/425) | 37.4% (80/214) | 38.5% (50/130) |
| Call 999 | 74.3% (107/144) | 69.4% (295/425) | 63.1% (135/214) | 57.7% (75/130) |
| Check response | 34.7% (50/144) | 38.8% (165/425) | 45.8% (98/214) | 39.2% (51/130) |
| Check breathing | 33.3% (48/144) | 46.6% (198/425) | 50.9% (109/214) | 43.1% (56/130) |
| Commence CPR | 34.0% (49/144) | 42.4% (180/425) | 48.1% (103/214) | 39.2% (51/130) |
| Locate defibrillator | 2.8% (4/144) | 3.3% (14/425) | 3.7% (8/214) | 3.1% (4/130) |
| Apply and use defibrillator | 0.7% (1/144) | 2.8% (12/425) | 1.4% (3/214) | 1.5% (2/130) |
| Continue CPR until ambulance arrives | 0.7% (1/144) | 2.6% (11/425) | 2.3% (5/214) | 2.3% (3/130) |
| Compression rate 100–120/min | 2.8% (4/144) | 3.1% (13/425) | 3.3% (7/214) | 6.9% (9/130) |
| Compression/breath ratio 30:2 | 5.6% (8/144) | 4.0% (17/425 | 3.7% (8/214) | 4.6% (6/130) |
Total=913 respondents, as some ages were not recorded/obtained.
CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.