Incidence and temporal trends of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Shenzhen, China (2011-2018).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a significant global public health issue, few studies describe characteristics and trends in China. This study examines OHCA features and trends in Shenzhen, one of the fastest-growing cities.

Methods

This retrospective study analysed data from the Shenzhen Emergency Center database (2011-2018), including ambulance dispatch and pre-hospital medical records. Descriptive statistics and temporal trends were used to examine the incidence, patients characteristics, pre-hospital treatment, and outcome.

Results

Among 18,772 medical cause OHCA cases, the crude incidence rate was 17.4 per 100,000 population, with an age-standardised rate of 38.4. Incidence increased over time. Resuscitation was attempted in 43.8% of cases, wi

SUBMITTER: Zhu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11851179 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature