Table 3
Factors influencing decision to pursue resuscitation
Patient
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
*Pre-hospital, then asystole again before arrival.
Age ≤65
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Immediate life support
yes
yes
yes
Time to ALS <5 min
yes
Presentation in VF
yes
yes
yes
Change in rhythm (asystole to EMD)
yes
Previous ROSC
yes*