In a prospective study in the U.S. and Canada, incidence and outcomes varied widely.
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is an important contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, relatively little is known about regional variation in OHCA incidence and outcomes; without such knowledge, evidence-based improvements in healthcare systems cannot be made. To collect essential data, the Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC), a clinical research network, developed a registry of OHCA among EMS agencies and receiving institutions in the U.S. and Canada. This prospective, observational study includes all OHCA cases occurring within the catchment area of each EMS agency at 10 ROC sites during 1 year.
Overall, the unadjusted incidence of EMS-assessed OHCA was 95.7 per 100,000 person-years. The adjusted incidenc…
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DisclosuresConsultant/Advisory BoardUnited Healthcare; Element Science; Eyedentifeye, F-Prime
EquityHugo Health; Refactor Health; Element Science
Grant/Research SupportPfizer; Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Janssen Research and Development, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Engineering; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Cancer Institute; American Heart Association