Table 3

Logistic regression analysis of predictors of the outcome survival to hospital discharge in patients ≥70 years (n=2281)*

Univariate analysisMultivariable analysis
PredictorsOR (95% CI)(p Value)AOR (95% CI)(p Value)
Age (years)0.93 (0.89–97)*(0.001)0.95 (0.90–0.99)*(0.03)
Female0.46 (0.26–0.83)*(0.010)1.04 (0.53–2.03)(0.91)
Bystander-witnessed OHCA7.90 (3.2–19.7)*(<0.001)3.98 (1.38–11.50)*(0.01)
Bystander CPR OHCA3.70 (1.8–7.2)*(<0.001)1.26 (0.58–2.72)(0.56)
Shockable initial rhythm30.20 (14.8–61.5)*(<0.001)17.92 (8.19–39.20)*(<0.001)
OHCA at subjects own home0.09 (0.05–0.16)*(<0.001)0.14 (0.07–0.28)*(<0.001)
EMS response time (minutes)0.96 (0.93–0.99)*(0.02)0.97 (0.94–1.01)(0.08)
  • * OR, AOR and 95% CI in the older population (≥70 years).

  • CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; EMS, emergency medical services; OHCA, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.