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  • Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) affects approximately 8000 individuals annually in Croatia.
  • Survival rates for OHCA remain critically low despite advancements in resuscitation techniques.
  • Limited data exists on OHCA incidence and survival rates specifically within the Republic of Croatia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the survival rate of OHCA patients in Croatia.
  • To evaluate the impact of community bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on OHCA survival.
  • To identify factors influencing survival following OHCA in the Croatian population.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective observational study conducted from October 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017.
  • Inclusion of all adult OHCA patients treated by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Croatia.
  • Data collection from the Croatian Institute of Emergency Medicine database and Utstein cardiac arrest form, analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Out of 1763 assessed OHCA cases, 760 (43%) received EMS resuscitation, with 126 (17%) achieving return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) by emergency department admission.
  • A shockable rhythm (OR: 5.832) and bystander-witnessed cardiac arrest (OR: 8.213) were significantly associated with higher survival probability.
  • No significant correlation was found between survival and shift timing, cardiac arrest etiology, or bystander CPR provision.

Conclusions:

  • The overall survival rate for OHCA patients receiving CPR until emergency department admission in Croatia was 17%.
  • Higher survival rates were observed in patients who received bystander CPR and presented with a shockable rhythm.
  • Emphasizing bystander CPR and prompt recognition of shockable rhythms are crucial for improving OHCA outcomes in Croatia.