New survey: Swedes feel access to defibrillators is limited
Uncategorized 22.05.2026
“The survey results show that Everdrone’s work to make defibrillators rapidly available during emergency calls goes hand in hand with the strong willingness among Swedes to help in emergency situations. The next step is to expand solutions that make it possible to turn that willingness into action.”
A new survey commissioned by Hjärtuppropet shows that a large majority of Swedes are willing to intervene in the event of a cardiac arrest, but that lack of knowledge, confidence, and access to defibrillators are critical barriers.
“The survey confirms that the willingness to help is there, but the conditions need to be improved. It is both about access to equipment and about providing people with the right support in the situation”, says Magnus Hallberg von Geijer, CCO at Everdrone.
The survey also highlights that the combination of accessible equipment and clear guidance for bystanders is crucial in order to save more lives. Many Swedes feel that they do not have access to a defibrillator nearby, or do not know where one is located.
“In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, the chance of survival decreases by approximately ten percent for every minute without CPR and defibrillation. Access to defibrillators around the clock is therefore critical, especially in residential areas where many cardiac arrests occur. In fact, 71% of all cardiac arrests occur in the home,” writes Hjärtuppropet.
The survey was conducted by Novus on behalf of Hjärtuppropet, the Swedish CPR Council, SMS-livräddare, and the Swedish Heart and Lung Association, and is based on interviews with 1,000 people in Sweden. It is the first survey of its kind to map Swedes’ knowledge and attitudes regarding CPR and cardiac safety.
“The survey results show that Everdrone’s work to make defibrillators rapidly available during emergency calls goes hand in hand with the strong willingness among Swedes to help in emergency situations. The next step is to expand solutions that make it possible to turn that willingness into action”, says Magnus Hallberg von Geijer, CCO at Everdrone.
Everdrone’s drone system significantly reduces response times in cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. While waiting for the ambulance, Everdrone’s drones can arrive on scene within three minutes carrying a defibrillator.
