Who was trained to perform CPR?
CPR training was offered to employees, residents, or other available volunteers associated with each study unit. These persons are referred to as PAD volunteers. They were individuals who were non-medical personnel who agreed to participate in the trial. The PAD volunteer was trained to recognize a cardiac arrest, call 911, and perform CPR. If the unit was randomized to CPR plus AED, the PAD volunteer was also trained in the use of the AED.
