RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Sinclair, Heather Q.
T1 The Expanded Use of Device Therapy for SCA in Trinidad and Tobago
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 7
SP 14
OP 15
DO 10.1177/155989771007007
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/7/14.abstract
AB Device therapy in Trinidad and Tobago is complicated by regional limitations and inadequate resources. However, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) events are generally associated with poor survival rates, even in the setting of cutting-edge early defibrillation programs, because most SCA events are not witnessed and treatment is not initiated within the crucial 8-minute response window. This article discusses the challenges and approaches to improve the success rate of device therapy in this population.