Evaluating Mechanical Versus Manual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation In The Prehospital Setting (Ambulance)

Hamad Hamadan Al Anazi, Mohammed Dhafer Alasmari, Bader Abdulkarim Faqiri, Abdulazeez Mansour Alrajeh; Farhan Mubarak Alanazi, Turki Awadh Alqahtani, Mohammed Askar Alanazi, Nasser Ayidh Alruwaythi

Vol. 23 No. 1s (2026): Volume 23, Number 1s – 2026

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Evaluating Mechanical Versus Manual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation In The Prehospital Setting (Ambulance)

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Hamad Hamadan Al Anazi, Mohammed Dhafer Alasmari, Bader Abdulkarim Faqiri, Abdulazeez Mansour Alrajeh,
Farhan Mubarak Alanazi, Turki Awadh Alqahtani, Mohammed Askar Alanazi, Nasser Ayidh Alruwaythi

Published 2026-01-12

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Abstract

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) represents a major global public health challenge, accounting for substantial mortality and long-term neurological disability among survivors. The reported annual incidence ranges between 30 and 97 cases per 100,000 population depending on geographic region, EMS infrastructure, and reporting systems. Survival rates vary widely, from below 5% in some regions to over 20% in highly optimized systems with strong community response programs. These disparities reflect differences in bystander CPR rates, AED accessibility, EMS response times, and post-resuscitation care pathways. Understanding these epidemiological patterns is essential for designing effective prehospital interventions and system-level improvements aimed at enhancing survival and neurological outcomes (Berdowski et al., 2010).

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