Testing breathing and chest compression timing for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies the best timing for chest compressions and airway management for adults who have sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital. It may help improve survival chances by guiding first EMS responders on how to act sooner and more consistently.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult with sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital (not due to injury/trauma)
- The arrest is in Seattle or the broader King County area
- First EMS responders arrive before advanced paramedics start advanced life support (ALS)
- You do not have a “do not attempt resuscitation” order or an advance directive saying not to try
- No pregnancy is known, and the patient is not in a protected group like a child/prisoner
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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