Providing a simple and consistent solution for the definition of in- versus out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Melanie R. Wittwer; Chris Zeitz; John F. Beltrame; Margaret A. Arstall

doi:10.1016/j.resuscitation.2020.08.013

Providing a simple and consistent solution for the definition of in- versus out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Melanie R. Wittwer
, Chris Zeitz
, John F. Beltrame
, Margaret A. Arstall

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Abstract

To the Editor,
Accurate reporting of cardiac arrest incidence is essential to inform about the burden of illness and healthcare system performance. Based on epidemiological and clinical differences, cardiac arrest is further defined as in-hospital or out-of-hospital.1, 2 This distinction by location at first seems clear but there is significant variation in definition of numerator and denominator with significant impacts on cardiac arrest incidence and survival.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	51-52
Number of pages	2
Journal	Resuscitation
Volume	156
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2020.08.013
Publication status	Published - Nov 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

cardiac arrest
burden of illness
healthcare system
In-Hospital
out-of hospital

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Providing a simple and consistent solution for the definition of in- versus out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

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