Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes following EMS resuscitation protocol revision during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based study

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Ryota Kaichi · Kyoto University

Yoshinori Matsuoka · Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital

Tatsuya Norii · University of New Mexico

Yasukazu Hijikata · Kyoto University Hospital

Chisato Miyakoshi · Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital

Taro Matsuoka · Kobe City Fire Department

Naoto Hanamura

Abstract

OHCA outcomes worsened after the protocol revision, with delays in several key EMS interventions. When encountering future pandemics, resuscitation protocols should be designed to balance infection control and the quality of advanced life support.

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Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Disaster Response and Management Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

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Published in: Resuscitation Plus

Volume 26, pp. 101134-101134

DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2025.101134

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Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes following EMS resuscitation protocol revision during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based study

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