We were discussing it on skyscrapercity. In the UK only 8% of patients who suffer from cardiac arrest survive, I think the best survival rate is 25% and I think thats in Norway.
A lot of reasons are associated with survival rates, and the topic of defibrillators was brought up. I have said that defibrillators should be available in every public place, and every first aid kit should have one, something I stand by. I think the only public places that have defibrillators is leisure centre's even then I don't think there is a law that they should all have them and I'm not sure if all do. I think some shopping malls have started installing them.
A large reason why I think they should be more available is that I myself was born with what is a rather complex heart problem, the fear of having a heart attack or cardiac arrest makes you realise the threat it poses more.
If anyway is interested, here is the link to the page the discussion is on:http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=981442&page=305
Depends also of course if he was in a shockable rhythm. Defibrillator is no use if it's Pulsless electrical activity or asystole.
I used to nurse in ICU, I'm sure they will be attempting to bring him round slowly. I'm sure we will hear more soon.
My thoughts are with his family.