A Survey on the Current Status of Usage and Awareness of Out-of-Hospital Automated External Defibrillators in Deyang City

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Abstract

Objective: To understand the current awareness and willingness to learn about the use of out-of-hospital automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in Deyang City, providing a basis for improving the success rate of rescue operations. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted among residents in Deyang City from January 2025 to October 2025, covering residents’ basic information, awareness of AED-related knowledge, and attitudes towards AED usage. Results: A total of 1,886 questionnaires were collected, with 1,823 valid questionnaires, yielding an effective rate of 96.66%. Among the 1,823 respondents, 692 (37.96%) had received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)-related learning or training, 619 (33.96%) could accurately describe the name of an AED, 417 (22.87%) could clearly describe the function of an AED, and 308 (16.89%) could accurately describe how to use an AED. Among them, 1,549 (84.97%) were willing to provide assistance to patients experiencing cardiac arrest; 1,731 (94.95%) were willing to provide assistance under the premise of knowing how to use an AED; and 1,750 (95.99%) were willing to learn about AED-related knowledge. Among the 91 individuals unwilling to provide rescue, 75 responded with reasons. Among them, 36 cases (48.00%) were reluctant to rescue due to a lack of relevant first aid knowledge, 32 cases (42.67%) expressed concerns about exacerbating the patient’s condition due to improper operation, and 4 cases (5.33%) were unwilling to interact with strangers due to personal reasons. Conclusion: Currently, residents in Deyang City have limited knowledge about AEDs but demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and apply them. Measures need to be taken to enhance their understanding and application of AEDs.

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