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  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) incidence and outcomes are critical public health indicators.
  • Effective community strategies are essential for reducing OHCA risk and improving resuscitation success rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze temporal trends in the incidence and outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).
  • To investigate how OHCA incidence and survival have changed over time, considering different patient subgroups and initial cardiac rhythms.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort study was conducted in King County, Washington, from 2001 to 2020.
  • Data from 25,118 adult OHCA cases treated by emergency medical services (EMS) were analyzed.
  • Incidence and survival rates were calculated and evaluated for temporal changes using Poisson regression, stratified by rhythm and demographics.

Main Results:

  • Overall OHCA incidence showed no significant linear change (-0.5% average annualized change).
  • Incidence of shockable rhythm OHCA decreased (-2.3% AAC), while nonshockable rhythm OHCA incidence slightly increased (0.3% AAC).
  • Overall survival to hospital discharge improved significantly over the study period (from 14.7% to 18.9%), with notable increases for both shockable and nonshockable rhythms.

Conclusions:

  • While overall OHCA incidence remained stable, survival rates have markedly improved.
  • These survival gains are associated with increased rates of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation and early automated external defibrillator use.
  • The findings highlight the positive impact of advancements in community, prehospital, and in-hospital care on OHCA outcomes.