GPs who volunteer to be first responders for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A qualitative study

GPs who volunteer to be first responders for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A qualitative study

Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major cause of premature mortality. Survival is possible when timely cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation are available in the community. GPs are well placed to provide early OHCA care and significantly increased rates of survival are...

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Main Authors: Tomas Barry, Suzanne Guerin, Mary Headon, Gerard Bury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-12-01
Series:European Journal of General Practice
Subjects:
primary healthcare
general practice
out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
qualitative research
emergency responders
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13814788.2019.1681194

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