Provide names of other journalists involved.
Tyler Ryan, photojournalist
List date(s) this work was published or aired.
11/13/2012
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
Reveals hundreds of deaths nationwide related to problems with public automated defibrillators (AEDs)
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
FDA Maude data base. EMS records
Explain types of human sources used.
Doctors, EMS experts, cardiac arrest patients.
Results:
Huge response from first responders nationwide who are showing the story to encourage use of an AED registry.
Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
no.
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Does your community link AED locations with 911 calls? Does you state maintain an AED registry to make sure the devices are updated and in working order?