Quantitative Effects of Mechanical Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Devices in Rural American Emergency Medical Services: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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Examines the effect of mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest incidents in rural areas and the usefulness of new technologies on rural emergency medical services (EMS). Utilizes 2017–2019 National Emergency Medical Services Information System data to analyze 585 rural cardiac arrests and the impact of mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation on EMS care quality.

Peter H. King, Esmaeil Bahalkeh

International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 18, 151

08/2025

Cardiovascular disease · Emergency medical services · Healthcare quality · Specialty care · Statistics and data · Technology for health and human services