| Identification of cardiac arrest by emergency dispatchers. | |
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PMID: 3718618 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Prompt identification of cardiac arrest by emergency dispatchers can save valuable time and increase the likelihood of successful resuscitation. The authors reviewed 516 cardiac and 146 non-cardiac calls to identify features of a probable cardiac arrest call. The results indicate that information about sex, location, and activity is of little use in the identification of cardiac arrest. When the patient is over 50 years old and the caller is emotional, the possibility of cardiac arrest is high, suggesting that questions about consciousness and breathing should be asked immediately. Additional information can be obtained or telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructions can be given after dispatch of an emergency vehicle. |
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Authors:
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M S Eisenberg; W Carter; A Hallstrom; R Cummins; P Litwin; T Hearne |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of emergency medicine Volume: 4 ISSN: 0735-6757 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Emerg Med Publication Date: 1986 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-07-31 Completed Date: 1986-07-31 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8309942 Medline TA: Am J Emerg Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 299-301 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Age Factors Ambulances Emergency Medical Service Communication Systems* Emergency Medical Services* Emotions Heart Arrest / epidemiology, therapy* Humans Resuscitation / education Sex Factors |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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HS-4000/HS/AHRQ HHS |
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