[Kozak]

I haven't read the story. Was EMS on the way? If so, perhaps CPR would have held the patient until a working defib arrived.

In V fib arrest, the save rate is based on the speed of defibrillation, CPR doesn't make a difference to ultimate outcome. If defib isn't done within a few minutes it is almost always a fatal outcome.

[Cboldt]

In V fib arrest, the save rate is based on the speed of defibrillation, CPR doesn't make a difference to ultimate outcome. If defib isn't done within a few minutes it is almost always a fatal outcome.

I'm not a medical professional, or even much of an observer, so will defer to your expertise.

I saw a woman die on the 16th green once, probably for the very reason you describe. No defib at the golf course, and EMS was 15-20 minutes away. I don't think airports have a legal duty to have working defibrillators, but could be wrong on that point. Requirements for fire supression have a statutory basis, building codes, etc.