Resuscitation
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Observational Study
Treatment and Outcome of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Outpatient Health Care Facilities.
We evaluated the frequency and effectiveness of basic and advanced life support (ALS) interventions by medical professionals when out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) occurred in ambulatory healthcare clinics before emergency medical services (EMS) arrival. ⋯ Survival from OHCA in clinics was comparable to non-medical public locations, and higher than at home. Alongside CPR, use of defibrillators was associated with improved survival and worth prioritizing over other interventions before EMS arrival regardless of OHCA location.
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Editorial Comment
PCI After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Does Who, What or When Matter?