Table 2 Clinical Characteristics of Secondary HEMS Missions
From: Mechanical chest compression devices in the helicopter emergency medical service in Switzerland
Variable | Overall N = 112 | Women n = 29 (26%) | Men n = 83 (74%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, mean ± SD | 65 ± 15 | 64 ± 15 | 65 ± 14 |
Presumed Cardiac | 54 (48%) | 23 (79%) | 31 (37%) |
Respiratory | 5 (5%) | – | 5 (6%) |
Other / Unknown | 53 (47%) | 6 (21%) | 47 (57%) |
Autopulse mode during transport | |||
Stand-by | 102 (91%) | 25 (86%) | 76 (92%) |
Active (ongoing CPR) | 9 (8%) | 4 (14%) | 6 (7%) |
Stand-by/active | 1 (1%) | – | 1 (1%) |
Outcome | |||
Hospital discharge | 49 (44%) | 12 (41%) | 37 (45%) |
Death | 31 (28%)* | 10 (35%) | 21 (25%) |
Unknown | 32 (29%) | 7 (24%) | 25 (30%) |