Epidemiology and outcomes of out of hospital cardiac arrest in Karachi, Pakistan - A longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with survival outcomes remaining poor particularly in many low- and middle-income countries. We aimed to establish a pilot OHCA registry in Karachi, Pakistan to provide insights into OHCA patient demographics, pre-hospital and in-hospital care, and outcomes.

Methods

A multicenter longitudinal study was conducted from August 2015-October 2019 across 11 Karachi hospitals, using a standardized Utstein-based survey form. Data was retrospectively obtained from medical records, patients, and next-of-kin interviews at hospitals with accessible medical records, while hospitals without medical records system used on-site data collectors. Demographics, arrest characteristics, prehosp

SUBMITTER: Rahim Khan U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11417593 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature