Evaluating traumatic cardiac arrest patients treated by Danish HEMS
Characteristics of Patients With Traumatic Cardiac Arrest in Denmark Assessed by the Danish Helicopter Emergency Medical Services
This study looks at patients who had a traumatic cardiac arrest and were treated by the Danish helicopter emergency team to see how many survived after 30 days and how their condition was when they got to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Prehospital Center, Region Zealand Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Næstved) |
| Trial ID | NCT06023628 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study assesses patients who experienced traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) and were treated by the Danish Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) from 2016 to 2021. The primary focus is on 30-day survival rates, while secondary outcomes include the patient's status upon hospital admission and the return of spontaneous circulation prior to hospital arrival. The study aims to identify and evaluate the prehospital critical care provided to these patients, emphasizing the importance of timely and specialized treatment in improving survival outcomes. By analyzing the epidemiology of TCA, the study seeks to enhance care strategies within this critical subgroup of cardiac arrest cases.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults and children in Denmark who suffered from traumatic cardiac arrest and were treated by the Danish HEMS during the specified period.
Not a fit: Patients who experienced cardiac arrest due to hanging, drowning, or electrocution will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved survival rates for patients experiencing traumatic cardiac arrest.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown improvements in survival rates for traumatic cardiac arrest with specialized prehospital care, indicating that this approach has potential based on existing evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * This study includes all patients (adults and children) with TCA in Denmark between 2016 and 2021 who were treated by the Danish HEMS. Patients will be included if they suffered from an OHCA from traumatic origin and were assessed by the Danish HEMS. The latter will be identified through manual validation based on a predefined search string among all OHCAs in Denmark (derived from the Danish Cardiac Arrest Registry) within the study period. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients in whom the HEMS was dispatched but did not arrive will be excluded. * Patients with cardiac arrest resulting from hanging, drowning, or electrocution will be excluded. * Further, patients without a valid personal identification number and non-Danish citizens will be excluded.
Where this trial is running
Næstved
- Prehospital Center — Næstved, Denmark (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.