Case study: A positive cognitive outcome following an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Abstract Objective: Time is critical with any out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The possibility of brain cell death increases, and the likelihood of a “good”
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Combinations of First Responder and Drone Delivery to Achieve 5-Minute AED Deployment in OHCA
Abstract Background: Defibrillation in the critical first minutes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) can significantly improve survival. However, timely access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) remains
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Outcomes After Ventricular Fibrillation
Abstract Introduction: This study is a retrospective review of patients who sustained out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation. The data were analyzed to decipher predictors
Trends in community response and long-term outcomes from pediatric cardiac arrest: A retrospective observational study
Abstract Aim: This study aimed to investigate trends over time in pre-hospital factors for pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (pOHCA) and long-term neurological and neuropsychological outcomes. These
Outcomes from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in nursing and care homes: a cohort study
Abstract Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) primarily affects older adults. Individuals in nursing homes are often elderly with significant comorbidities. Nursing homes are staffed by healthcare
Knowledge and barriers of out of hospital cardiac arrest bystander intervention and public access automated external defibrillator use in the Northeast of England: a cross-sectional survey study
Abstract Intervention by members of the public during an out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHAC) including resuscitation attempts and accessible automated external defibrillator (AED) has
Drones delivering automated external defibrillators: A new strategy to improve the prognosis of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Abstract Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a serious threat to human life and health, characterized by high morbidity and mortality. However, given the limitations of
Smartphone-activated volunteer responders and bystander defibrillation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in private homes and public locations
Abstract Aims: To investigate the association between the arrival of smartphone-activated volunteer responders before the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and bystander defibrillation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Current trends in the management of out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA)
Abstract Sudden cardiac arrest remains a relevant problem with a significant number of deaths worldwide. Although survival rates have more than tripled over the last
Sudden Cardiac Arrest With Ventricular Fibrillation in a Patient With Epilepsy and a Vagus Nerve Stimulator
Abstract Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in patients with epilepsy, particularly those with vagus nerve stimulators (VNS), is rare but clinically significant. We report the case
Effects of real-time feedback on cardiopulmonary resuscitation quality on outcomes in adult patients with cardiac arrest: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Aim: To investigate the relationship between the implementation of real-time audiovisual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) feedback devices with cardiac arrest patient outcomes, such as return of
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Bystander Defibrillator Search Time and Experience With and Without Directional Assistance: A Randomized Simulation Trial in a Community Setting
Abstract Introduction: Probability of survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) doubles when a bystander initiates cardiopulmonary resuscitation and uses an automated external defibrillator (AED) rapidly. National,