Table 1.
Main demographic and Utstein data
| 33 °C (n = 344) | 36 °C (n = 343) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male sex, n (%) | 292 (83) | 273 (79) |
| Age, mean (SD) | 64.2 (11.8) | 63.4 (12.9) |
| First monitored rhythm, n (%): | ||
| Asystole or PEA | 67 (19) | 64 (18) |
| Non perfusing VT or VF | 273 (77) | 272 (78) |
| ROSC after bystander defibrillation | 6 (2) | 3 (1) |
| Unknown initial rhythm | 6 (2) | 8 (2) |
| Time from CA to ROSC, mean (SD) | 30.5 (21.5) | 31.1 (23.8) |
| Lactate, mmol/L, mean (SD) | 6.6 (4.4) | 6.6 (4.4) |
| Shock on admission, n (%) | 45 (13) | 43 (12) |
Abbreviations: CA Cardiac arrest, CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, PEA Pulseless electrical activity, ROSC Return of spontaneous circulation, VF Ventricular fibrillation, VT Ventricular tachycardia
Values are mean and SD or n (%)