Juan Jose Garcia

Role of the emergencies coordinating center managing an OHCA call and its influence on the variables that may improve the outcome of the EMS response

Results: Retrospective method has been used to analyze the period from January toDecember 2012. Froma total of 116 patients in cardiac arrest 4 patients were taken to the infirmary emergency medicine and 112 patients were treated at the site of the incident. Average response time of emergency medical team was 6.35min. Of the total number 21.5% patients had shockable rhythm on the monitor. Return of spontaneous circulation – ROSC – is achieved in 17.25% of patients. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by bystenders at the scene increases the survival rate of 2–3 times. Experience of emergency medical teams in the implementation of early cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by bystenders including other health professionals (primary care workers) is devastating. Neither one of victims of cardiac arrest receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation until the arrival of emergency medical team. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop programs to raise awareness among the population about the importance of providing assistance to victims of cardiac arrest, as well as education programs of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use. Good equipment, organization and education of emergency medical team to care for victims of cardiac arrest is crucial to improving survival.