Incidence and outcome of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the COVID-19 era: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The impact of COVID-19 on pre-hospital and hospital services and hence on the prevalence and outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) remain unclear. The review aimed to evaluate the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence, process, and outcomes of OHCA. Study quality was assessed based on the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Time from OHCA to ambulance arrival was longer during the pandemic. Research to define optimal processes of pre-hospital care during a pandemic is urgently req
