PURPOSE: This study was to determine if the AED can be operated correctly on board rigid inflatable rescue boats (RIBs), and if downloading of data later for quality control is possible. METHODS: Six AEDs were tested for their reliability, robustness and stability. Data were collected on three different types of RIBs, in a harbour and at sea. Each AED was connected to a volunteer and a manikin simulating VF. Data from the AED were continuously collected. RESULTS: At one of the RIBs each AED became wet; no AED had a technical problem. When connected to the volunteer, the ECGs delivered by the AEDs showed a regular sinus rhythm. When connected to a manikin in VF, each AED was able to recognise VF and to provide a shock. There were differences in the time between first analysis and the shock. The voice prompt of the Zoll AED Plus was 'understandable', while the other AEDs were 'difficult to understand'. We had a problem with the infrared connection, which means that evaluation and quality control afterwards may be difficult. CONCLUSION: The use of AEDs on RIBs during patient transport over calm water is possible and effective. The AED should have a screen and better features to download data. However, AEDs are only worthwhile when they fit well in the Chain of Survival (fast arrival, immediately availability of an AED, trained provider and advanced life support).
PURPOSE: This study was to determine if the AED can be operated correctly on board rigid inflatable rescue boats (RIBs), and if downloading of data later for quality control is possible. METHODS: Six AEDs were tested for their reliability, robustness and stability. Data were collected on three different types of RIBs, in a harbour and at sea. Each AED was connected to a volunteer and a manikin simulating VF. Data from the AED were continuously collected. RESULTS: At one of the RIBs each AED became wet; no AED had a technical problem. When connected to the volunteer, the ECGs delivered by the AEDs showed a regular sinus rhythm. When connected to a manikin in VF, each AED was able to recognise VF and to provide a shock. There were differences in the time between first analysis and the shock. The voice prompt of the Zoll AED Plus was 'understandable', while the other AEDs were 'difficult to understand'. We had a problem with the infrared connection, which means that evaluation and quality control afterwards may be difficult. CONCLUSION: The use of AEDs on RIBs during patient transport over calm water is possible and effective. The AED should have a screen and better features to download data. However, AEDs are only worthwhile when they fit well in the Chain of Survival (fast arrival, immediately availability of an AED, trained provider and advanced life support).
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