AED knowledge by age group
| Age | <20 | 20–39 | 40–59 | 60+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open AED | 9.7% (14/144) | 13.6% (58/425) | 17.3% (37/214) | 12.3% (16/130) |
| Listen to and follow instructions | 11.8% (17/144) | 21.9% (93/425) | 22.9% (49/214) | 21.5% (28/130) |
| Apply pads in correct area on chest | 13.2% (19/144) | 13.9% (59/425) | 22.0% (47/214) | 9.2% (12/130) |
| Await analysis of heart rhythm | 1.4% (2/144) | 5.6% (24/425) | 7.9% (17/214) | 4.6% (6/130) |
| Aware persons to be clear before shock | 8.3% (12/144) | 8.2% (35/425) | 12.1% (26/214) | 3.8% (5/130) |
| Shocks patient | 13.9% (20/144) | 9.9% (42/425) | 15.0% (32/214) | 5.4% (7/130) |
| Continues CPR should shock not be advised/successful | 2.1% (3/144) | 1.6% (7/425) | 3.7% (8/214) | 2.3% (3/130) |
Total=913 respondents, as some ages were not recorded/obtained.
AED, automatic external defibrillator; CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.