Table 2 Time intervals in minutes (median (IQR)) in municipalities from collapse to cardiopulmonary resuscitation* (CPR) given by bystander or Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and from collapse to defibrillation in patients with initial shockable rhythm

Urban

3 (0–8)

9,5 (6–13)

Semi urban

2 (0–10)

10,5 (7,75-16,5)

Rural

3 (0–10)

12 (5–20,5)

Study area

3 (0–9)

10 (6–14)

P-value

0.884

0.209