Heart stopped: Assessing cardiac arrest preparedness and response in university environments

Aim: The aim of this research is to enhance comprehension of the occurrence and distribution of cardiac arrest incidents that happen in universities, specifically by examining the significance of automated external defibrillators that are available in universities.
Methods and Results: The inquiry was a retrospective analysis of nontraumatic, out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Vadodara, Gujarat that happened in Universities between June 2020 and December 2022 and were treated by emergency medical services. Cases were found using cardiac arrest registry information from emergency medical services. The registries and event report forms were used to extract patient characteristics, cardiac arrest features, and outcome data. 118 cardiac arrests occurred in universities throughout the research period, making up 0.4% of all treated cardiac arrests and 2.6% of cardiac arrests in public places. 118 of the 189 incidents were cardiac arrests in students, and 71 involved professors and staff.
Conclusion: Study examines universities cardiac arrest and offers preparation and outcome framework. The findings of this study can aid in developing strategies to improve cardiac arrest response at universities and enhance the chances of a positive outcome. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness and the need for proactive measures to ensure that emergency responders are well-equipped to handle such situations. By implementing appropriate interventions, universities can potentially increase the likelihood of survival for those experiencing cardiac arrest on their campuses.