External validation and insights about the calibration of the return of spontaneous circulation after cardiac arrest (RACA) score.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Emergency Medical Services Heart Arrest RACA score

Journal

Resuscitation plus
ISSN: 2666-5204
Titre abrégé: Resusc Plus
Pays: Netherlands
ID NLM: 101774410

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Jun 2022
Historique:
received: 15 01 2022
revised: 12 03 2022
accepted: 13 03 2022
entrez: 11 4 2022
pubmed: 12 4 2022
medline: 12 4 2022
Statut: epublish

Résumé

The return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest (RACA) score was developed as a tool to predict ROSC probability (pROSC) based on easily available information and it could be useful to compare the performances of different EMS agencies or the effects of eventual interventions.We performed an external validation of the RACA score in a cohort of out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients managed by the EMS of the metropolitan city of Bologna, Italy. We analyzed data from 2,310 OHCA events prospectively collected between January 2009 and June 2021. Discrimination was assessed with the area under the ROC curve (AUROC), while the calibration belts were used for the comparison of observed versus expected ROSC rates. The AUROCs from our cohort and other validation cohorts were compared using a studentized range test. The AUROC for the study population was 0.691, comparable to that described by previous validation studies. Despite an acceptable overall calibration, we found a poor calibration for asystole and low pROSC ranges in PEA and shockable rhythms. The model showed a good calibration for patients aged over 80, while no differences in performance were found when evaluating events before and after the implementation of 2015 ERC guidelines. Despite AUROC values being similar in different validation studies for RACA score, we suggest separating the different rhythms when assessing ROSC probability with the RACA score, especially for asystole.

Sections du résumé

Background UNASSIGNED
The return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest (RACA) score was developed as a tool to predict ROSC probability (pROSC) based on easily available information and it could be useful to compare the performances of different EMS agencies or the effects of eventual interventions.We performed an external validation of the RACA score in a cohort of out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients managed by the EMS of the metropolitan city of Bologna, Italy.
Methods UNASSIGNED
We analyzed data from 2,310 OHCA events prospectively collected between January 2009 and June 2021. Discrimination was assessed with the area under the ROC curve (AUROC), while the calibration belts were used for the comparison of observed versus expected ROSC rates. The AUROCs from our cohort and other validation cohorts were compared using a studentized range test.
Results UNASSIGNED
The AUROC for the study population was 0.691, comparable to that described by previous validation studies. Despite an acceptable overall calibration, we found a poor calibration for asystole and low pROSC ranges in PEA and shockable rhythms. The model showed a good calibration for patients aged over 80, while no differences in performance were found when evaluating events before and after the implementation of 2015 ERC guidelines.
Conclusions UNASSIGNED
Despite AUROC values being similar in different validation studies for RACA score, we suggest separating the different rhythms when assessing ROSC probability with the RACA score, especially for asystole.

Identifiants

pubmed: 35403069
doi: 10.1016/j.resplu.2022.100225
pii: S2666-5204(22)00025-X
pmc: PMC8983431
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Pagination

100225

Informations de copyright

© 2022 The Author(s).

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Auteurs

Lorenzo Gamberini (L)

Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy.

Chiara Natalia Tartivita (CN)

Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy.

Martina Guarnera (M)

Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy.

Davide Allegri (D)

Department of Clinical Governance and Quality, Bologna Local Healthcare Authority, Bologna, Italy.

Simone Baroncini (S)

Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy.

Tommaso Scquizzato (T)

Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.

Marco Tartaglione (M)

Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy.

Carlo Alberto Mazzoli (C)

Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy.

Valentina Chiarini (V)

Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy.

Cosimo Picoco (C)

Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy.

Carlo Coniglio (C)

Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy.

Federico Semeraro (F)

Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy.

Giovanni Gordini (G)

Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy.

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