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  • The review examines the effectiveness of dispatcher-assisted CPR (DA-CPR) in improving survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA).
  • Six studies, including one systematic review, provide mixed results regarding the impact of DA-CPR strategies.
  • Although DA-CPR can be beneficial when bystander CPR is not provided, there is a need for enhanced protocols to improve outcomes in cardiac arrest situations.

Article Abstract

This short review addresses the evidence behind dispatcher-assisted CPR (DA-CPR) and whether it contributes to overall survival of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Six papers directly addressed the review question and were selected for appraisal, including one systematic review. The outcomes of these studies demonstrate variable results from the implementation of DA-CPR strategies. While DA-CPR has some utility as a substitute for spontaneously delivered bystander CPR, available evidence suggests there is scope to improve. Further work should focus on the identification and adoption of more effective protocols.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7706741PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.29045/14784726.2019.03.3.4.23DOI Listing

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