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This analysis aims to evaluate adherence to Automated External Defibrillator (AED) instructions during in-hospital cardiac arrests.

February 2, 2026Resuscitation0 citationsOpen Access

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Adherence to Automated External Defibrillator Instructions During Real-Life In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: An Analysis of Device Data

KLKatharina Lanzke OHOliver Happel TWThomas Wurmb

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This analysis aims to evaluate adherence to Automated External Defibrillator (AED) instructions during in-hospital cardiac arrests.
Analyzed device data from AEDs used during real-life cardiac arrest situations in hospitals.
Compared adherence to core prompts versus interruptive and corrective instructions.
Assessed the potential for pre-analysis countdowns and alert tones to improve compliance.
High adherence to core AED prompts was observed.
Interruptive and corrective instructions were followed less frequently.
Recommendations include adding motivational instructions and reminders for timely rescuer switches.

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Adherence to core AED prompts was high, whereas interruptive and corrective instructions were disregarded more frequently. AEDs for professionals should incorporate pre-analysis countdowns or alert tones to enhance user compliance. To ensure sustained high-quality compressions, devices should provide motivational-corrective instructions and prompt timely rescuer switches.

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