International facets of the 'chain of survival' for out-of-hospital and in-hospital cardiac arrest - A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The "chain of survival" was first systematically addressed in 1991, and its sequence still forms the cornerstone of current resuscitation guidelines. The term "chain of survival" is widely used around the world in literature, education, and awareness campaigns, but growing heterogeneity in the components of the chain has led to confusion. It is unclear which of these emerging chains is most suitable, or if adaptations are needed in particular contexts to depict key actions of resuscitation in the 21st century. This scoping review provides an overview of the variety of chains of survival described.

Objectives

To identify published facets of the chain of survival, to assess views and strategies about adapting the chain, and to identify reports on how the chain of su

SUBMITTER: Schnaubelt S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11234005 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature