Table 1

Characteristics of participants

CharacteristicParticipants (n=50)
Median age (years)62
Age range (years)24–83
Female (%)68
Caller
 Patient1
 Relative/friend/neighbour41
 Other bystander6
Personal medical alert system2
Action (n)*
 Called EMS immediately30
 Delayed contacting EMS20

  • ↵* See appendix 1 for detail of actions taken.

  • EMS, emergency medical services.