Identifying areas of Australia with high out-of-hospital cardiac arrest incidence and low bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation rates: A retrospective, observational study.

Tan DoanStuart HowellStephen BallJudith FinnPeter A CameronEmma BosleyBridget L DickerSteven FaddyZiad NehmeNatalie HeriotAndy SwainMelanie ThorrowgoodAndrew ThomasSamuel PerilloMike McDermottTony SmithKaren SmithJason BelcherJanet Braynull null

Published in: PloS one (2024)

We have identified high-risk LGAs, characterised by high incidence and low bystander CPR rates, which are predominantly in regional and remote areas of Australia. Strategies for reducing OHCA and improving bystander response may be best targeted at these regions.

Keyphrases

cardiopulmonary resuscitation
cardiac arrest
risk factors
drug delivery