Teenager Austin Blight's cardiac arrest incident highlights the critical role of early intervention in survival rates. Following his emergency at the gym in 2024, Austin fully recovered thanks to timely CPR and defibrillator use. The Victorian Ambulance Cardiac Arrest Registry's report for 2023/24 reveals that Victoria boasts outstanding cardiac arrest survival rates, ranking third worldwide. Factors contributing to this success include high rates of bystander CPR and a robust network of over 7,500 accessible defibrillators, supported by initiatives like the GoodSAM app that connects trained responders to emergencies.
Thanks to early intervention, with bystander CPR administered in 79% of witnessed cases and 141 cases receiving a shock from a public automated external defibrillator.
Victoria has more than 7,500 publicly accessible defibrillators, significantly improving survival rates for cardiac arrest patients.
The Victorian Ambulance Cardiac Arrest Registry annual report shows outstanding survival rates with 422 cardiac arrest patients discharged and 84% returning home.
The GoodSAM app is making a difference with 17,327 registered responders and 793 cases attended by volunteers in the last year.
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