Abstract
Background: The aim of this research is to evaluate quality of out-of-hospital medical services in our country, using performance indicators and a new computerised database. Methods: (a) Experimental design: Data were collected prospectively in three emergency dispatch centres for 90 days. Follow-up was evaluated at 1 day and 1 month after the event. This paper presents data on the cardiac arrest cohort only. (b) Setting: Three emergency dispatch centres in Lombardia. (c) Patients: One hundred and seventy-eight patients in non-traumatic cardiac arrest were enrolled. (d) Interventions: None. The study was observational only. Results: Mean interval between phone call and arrival on scene was 8.5±3.5 min. BLS manoeuvres were carried out from bystanders only in 15% of the cohort; this was associated with significant mortality reduction (85.7 versus 95.8%, χ2 P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 247-254 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Resuscitation |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1 2002 |
Keywords
- Cardiac arrest
- Emergency medical services
- Outcome
- Resuscitation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Nursing(all)