UK-first scheme to cut cardiac arrests unveiled by East of England ambulance trust

UK-first scheme to cut cardiac arrests unveiled by East of England ambulance trust

People who call 999 with a suspected cardiac arrest will get access to specialist care thanks to a scheme piloting video support.

New scheme to give bystanders expert support during 999 calls

A new scheme uses GoodSAM video to give bystanders expert CPR guidance during cardiac arrest 999 calls.

Comparison of Prehospital Vascular Access Strategies and Their Impact on Survival in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

BackgroundOut-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains a critical emergency with low survival rates despite advanced prehospital interventions. Early epinephrine administration, particularly in non-shockable rhythms, improves outcomes. While intravenous (IV) access is the standard ro...

Video support seeks to slash cardiac arrest deaths

The UK-first scheme will be offered to people in the East of England who have called 999 to report a cardiac arrest. The new programme has been announced after Resuscitation Council UK revealed, fewer than one in 10 people who received out-of-hospital resuscitation following a cardiac arrest survived. Deemed a first for the UK, the scheme offers live video support from paramedics to people who have called emergency services on behalf of someone …