Removal of bra for pad placement and defibrillation - A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In some regions, females are less likely to receive public-initiated resuscitation, potentially due to the need to expose the chest and breasts for proper automated external defibrillator (AED) pad placement. We conducted a scoping review to investigate the breadth of the existing literature and knowledge gaps on bra (brassière) removal and AED pad application.

Methods

Studies that examined bra removal and outcomes associated with AED pad placement and defibrillation in cardiac arrest were eligible. We searched three databases (Medline, Embase, and Cochrane) from inception to September 26, 2024. Google and Google Scholar (first 20 pages) were searched for grey literature on October 1, 2024. The study followed the scoping review framework by the Joanna Briggs Insti

SUBMITTER: Norskov AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11870170 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature