Table 1 Prehospital characteristics of the ROSC and non-ROSC groups.
ROSC Group (n = 26) n (%) or median (IQR) | Non-ROSC Group (n = 26) n (%) or median (IQR) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | 22 (84.6) | 19 (73.1) | 0.73 |
Age, years | 73.0 (66.0–81.0) | 72.5 (63.0–82.0) | 0.94 |
Pre-hospital initial rhythm | |||
Asystole | 12 (46.2) | 18 (69.2) | 0.09 |
PEA | 9 (34.6) | 6 (23.1) | 0.36 |
VF/VT | 5 (19.2) | 2 (7.7) | 0.22 |
Pre-hospital maximum pupil, mm | 5.0 (4.0–6.0) | 5.3 (5.0–6.0) | 0.51 |
Pre-hospital light reflex | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1.0 |
Comorbid conditions | |||
Hypertension | 4 (15.4) | 3 (11.5) | 0.68 |
Diabetes mellitus | 3 (11.5) | 2 (7.7) | 0.64 |
Chronic heart failure | 2 (7.7) | 4 (15.4) | 0.39 |
Dementia | 2 (7.7) | 1 (3.8) | 0.55 |
Treated cancer | 2 (7.7) | 1 (3.8) | 0.55 |
Witnessed | 14 (53.8) | 12 (46.1) | 0.57 |
Bystander CPR | 11 (42.3) | 7 (26.9) | 0.24 |
Pre-hospital treatment | |||
Tracheal intubation | 2 (7.7) | 2 (7.7) | 1.0 |
Supraglottic device | 4 (15.4) | 5 (19.2) | 0.71 |
Epinephrine injection | 5 (19.2) | 4 (15.4) | 0.71 |
Electric defibrillation | 6 (23.0) | 2 (7.7) | 0.12 |
Minutes from EMS call to first touch | 8.0 (6.0–10.0) | 8.5 (7.0–12.0) | 0.36 |
Minutes from EMS call to hospital arrival | 32.0 (23.0–37.0) | 33.0 (29.0–39.0) | 0.22 |
