Barriers to dispatcher-assisted CPR are associated with delayed bystander CPR and worse outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A retrospective cohort study
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The authors aimed to identify barriers to dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DA-CPR) following the recognition of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and assess their impact on bystander CPR initiation, return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), and 30-day survival rates. Their study found that 43.7% of calls had at least one barrier, with significant associations between these barriers and lower rates of bystander CPR, ROSC, and survival. Addressing these barriers could enhance the effectiveness of DA-CPR and improve patient outcomes.
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