Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and in-hospital mortality among COVID-19 patients: A population-based retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/purpose

Predictors for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in COVID-19 patients remain unclear. We identified the predictors for OHCA and in-hospital mortality among such patients in community isolation centers.

Methods

From May 15 to June 20, 2021, this cohort study recruited 2555 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted to isolation centers in Taiwan. All patients were followed up until death, discharge from the isolation center or hospital, or July 16, 2021. OHCA was defined as cardiac arrest confirmed by the absence of circulation signs and occurring outside the hospital. Multinomial logistic regressions were used to determine factors associated with OHCA and in-hospital mortality.

Results

Of the 37 deceased patients, 7 (18.9%) had OHCA and 30

SUBMITTER: Chan SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9365707 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature