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Assess CPR management, training, and data collection practices across Swiss emergency centres.

April 13, 2026Swiss Medical Weekly0 citationsOpen Access

Clinical resuscitation management of non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) in Swiss emergency centres: a survey study

LSLuisa SteinerUniversity of Bern SLSabrina LanzUniversity of Bern MIManuela ItenUniversity of Bern

Key Points

Assess CPR management, training, and data collection practices across Swiss emergency centres.
Conducted a survey across Swiss emergency centres
Analyzed CPR management practices and training methods
Evaluated data collection methods in the centres
Significant variability in CPR management practices observed
Need for structured training and standardised protocols highlighted
Call for improved interdisciplinary coordination and data registration

Abstract

Significant variability in CPR management, training and data collection exists across Swiss ECs. Standardised protocols, structured training and improved interdisciplinarity coordination are needed. Enhancing data registration and aligning practices with international guidelines could optimise patient outcomes, emphasising the need for further research and national standardisation efforts.

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