Gender differences in the provision of key post-arrest interventions for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients-protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence shows that the implementation of optimal post-arrest care significantly increases survival and functional outcomes among patients who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). However, differences in OHCA survival have been reported between men and women, suggesting underlying differences in post-arrest care. This systematic review will evaluate gender differences in the provision of key post-arrest interventions.

Methods

Eligible studies will be identified through systematic searches of relevant databases. Randomized controlled trials and observational studies of adult patients will be eligible for inclusion if they report gender-specific data on the provision of one or more guideline-based post-arrest interventions in OHCA patients who surviv

SUBMITTER: Slater M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6692955 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature