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Demographics of patients with cardiac arrest |
|
| Parameter |
Value |
|
|
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| Age (years) |
62.2 ± 15.5 |
| Male (%) |
75 (71%) |
| Arrest witnessed (%) |
10 (10%) |
| Initial rhythm (%) |
|
| Asystole |
57 (54%) |
| Pulseless electrical activity |
40 (38%) |
| Ventricular fibrillation |
8 (8%) |
| Cause of arrest (%) |
|
| Cardiogenic |
60 (57%) |
| Trauma |
13 (12%) |
| Hanging |
9 (9%) |
| Respiratory |
4 (4%) |
| Neurological |
4 (4%) |
| Other |
13 (12%) |
| ROSC (%) |
20 (19%) |
|
ROSC, return of spontaneous circulation. | |
Makino et al. Critical Care 2005 9:R357 doi:10.1186/cc3714 |
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