Association of Timing of Epinephrine Administration With Outcomes in Adults With Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Administration of epinephrine has been found to be associated with an increased chance of survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), but the optimal timing of administration has not been fully investigated.

Objective

To ascertain whether there is an association between timing of epinephrine administration and patient outcomes after OHCA.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study included adults 18 years or older with OHCA treated by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel from April 1, 2011, to June 30, 2015. Initial cardiac rhythm was stratified as either initially shockable (ventricular defibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia) or nonshockable (pulseless electrical activity or asystole). Eligible individuals were identif

SUBMITTER: Okubo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8356068 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature