Quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is hampered by interruptions in chest compressions--a nationwide prospective feasibility study

Niels Henrik Krarup, Christian Juhl Terkelsen, Søren Paaske Johnsen, Peter Clemmensen, Göran K Olivecrona, Troels Martin Hansen, Sven Trautner, Jens Flensted Lassen

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    Abstract

    Quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical determinant of outcome following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The aim of our study was to evaluate the quality of CPR provided by emergency medical service providers (Basic Life Support (BLS) capability) and emergency medical service providers assisted by paramedics, nurse anesthetists or physician-manned ambulances (Advanced Life Support (ALS) capability) in a nationwide, unselected cohort of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftResuscitation
    Vol/bind82
    Udgave nummer3
    Sider (fra-til)263-9
    Antal sider7
    ISSN0300-9572
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 2011

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