Table 2

Modelling CFR contribution to community OHCA response

Community OHCA resources, travel times and population cover modelling
Total Irish population 4 761 865
Peak% total popOff peak% total popPeak/off-peak difference (% total population)
5 min travel time response zones: population coverage
 Statutory ambulance responses1 480 54831.12 065 19743.412.3
 Statutory ambulance with only CFR group responses2 239 36047.02 793 45758.711.7
 Statutory ambulance with all CFR responses3 088 60864.93 530 88974.19.2
10 min travel time response zones: population coverage
 Statutory ambulance responses2 97230262.43 345 20570.27.8
 Statutory ambulance with only CFR group responses3 790 96579.64 032 25584.75.1
 Statutory ambulance with all CFR responses4 312 17090.64 401 98392.41.8
  • CFR, community first responder; OHCA, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.