Enhancing survival outcomes in developing emergency medical service system: Continuous quality improvement for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers are essential for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survival, however implementing high-performance CPR guidelines in developing EMS settings presents challenges. This study assessed the impact of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives on OHCA outcomes in a hospital-based EMS agency in Bangkok, Thailand.

Methods

A before-and-after study design was utilized, utilizing data from a prospective OHCA registry spanning 2019 to 2023. CQI interventions included low-dose high-frequency training in advanced airway management, high-performance CPR, and post-debriefing with video recording (VDO). Data collection encompassed patient characteristics, EMS management, and survival outcomes. Quality CPR metrics were assesse

SUBMITTER: Riyapan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11192784 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature