Risk factors for cardiopulmonary resuscitation‐related injuries sustained during out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrests
Adult
Aged, 80 and over
Male
Emergency Medical Services
Rib Fractures
Incidence
Age Factors
Abdominal Injuries
Middle Aged
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
3. Good health
03 medical and health sciences
Sex Factors
0302 clinical medicine
Risk Factors
Humans
Wounds and Injuries
Female
Autopsy
Prospective Studies
Finland
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Aged
DOI:
10.1111/aas.13155
Publication Date:
2018-05-25T02:23:55Z
AUTHORS (6)
ABSTRACT
Background We aimed to determine the incidence of and associated risk factors for cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR )‐related injuries in non‐survivors out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrests OHCA s) an emergency medical service EMS ) system which all procedures are performed on scene patients not routinely transported hospital with ongoing . Material methods conducted this prospective observational study between 1 June 2013, 31 May 2014. Data were collected from datasheets forensic autopsy records. The exclusion criteria s due trauma thoracic or abdominal area. adhered European Resuscitation Council Guidelines (2010) during attempts. Results Emergency provided 280 attended 207 cases terminated scene. A total 149 underwent a 47% had ‐related injury. most common multiple rib fractures (43%), 22% having more than eight fractured ribs. Abdominal visceral related airway management rare. older age, male gender, initial shockable rhythm public location arrest P < .05 respectively). In multivariable regression analysis, independent predictors injuries. There no differences durations attempt injured non‐injured groups. Conclusion Older independently duration attempts did affect incident
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