Predictors of Survival From Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

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Comilla Sasson · Emory University

Mary A.M. Rogers · Emory University

Jason Dahl · Emory University

Arthur L. Kellermann · Emory University

Abstract

Overall survival from OHCA has been stable for almost 30 years, as have the strong associations between key predictors and survival. Because most OHCA events are witnessed, efforts to improve survival should focus on prompt delivery of interventions of known effectiveness by those who witness the event.

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Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Emergency and Acute Care Studies Injury Epidemiology and Prevention

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Published in: Circulation Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes

Volume 3, Issue 1, pp. 63-81

DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.109.889576

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Predictors of Survival From Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

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