Association between Conversion to Shockable Rhythms and Survival with Favorable Neurological Outcomes for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests
Journal
Prehospital emergency care
Date Issued
2023-06-01
Author(s)
Ho, Andrew Fu Wah
Lee, Kai Yi
Nur, Shahidah
Fook, Stephanie Chong
Pek, Pin Pin
Tanaka, Hideharu
Sang, Do Shin
Chow, Patrick In-Ko
Tan, Benjamin Yong-Qiang
Lim, Shir Lynn
Ryoo, Hyun Wook
Lin, Chih-Hao
Kuo, Chan-Wei
Kajino, Kentaro
Ong, Marcus Eng Hock
Abstract
The initial cardiac rhythm in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) portends different prognoses and affects treatment decisions. Initial shockable rhythms are associated with good survival and neurological outcomes but there is conflicting evidence for those who initially present with non-shockable rhythms. The aim of this study is to evaluate if OHCA with conversion from non-shockable (i.e., asystole and pulseless electrical activity) rhythms to shockable rhythms compared to OHCA remaining in non-shockable rhythms is associated with better survival and neurological outcomes.
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journal article