Table 1: Patient
and event characteristics in 202 arrests with mechanical compression.
Variable |
N = 202a |
Age, y |
67 (16) |
Male |
67% (136) |
Witnessed Arrest |
55% (111) |
Bystander CPR |
32% (65) |
Initial rhythm |
|
PEA/Asystole |
79% (160) |
VF/VT |
21% (42) |
Monitor mode during arrest |
|
Manual Mode |
23% (46) |
AED (Semi-automated) Mode |
66% (134) |
Combination |
11% (22) |
EMS Response Time, minb |
7 (5-9) |
Any return of spontaneous
circulation |
28% (57) |
Survival to hospital
discharge |
|
All Rhythms |
7% (14) |
PEA/Asystole |
3% (4) |
VF/VT |
24% (10) |
aResults are
expressed as mean (SD) or percent (n) unless otherwise noted;
bMedian
(IQR)
CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation; PEA = pulseless
electrical activity; VF = ventricular fibrillation; VT = ventricular tachycardia;
AED = automated external defibrillator; EMS = emergency medical services