Chest Compression Fraction Determines Survival in Patients With Out-of-Hospital Ventricular Fibrillation

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Authors

Jim Christenson · University of California San Diego

Douglas Andrusiek · University of British Columbia

Siobhan Everson‐Stewart · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Peter J. Kudenchuk · University of British Columbia

David Hostler · University of British Columbia

Judy Powell · Medical College of Wisconsin

Clifton W. Callaway

Abstract

An increased chest compression fraction is independently predictive of better survival in patients who experience a prehospital ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia cardiac arrest.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Trauma Management and Diagnosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 120, Issue 13, pp. 1241-1247

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.109.852202

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