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System failure drives poor OHCA outcomes in India
Manufactured futility: prehospital system failure as the primary determinant of resuscitation outcomes in India
Resuscitation · Added 23 May 2026
This commentary argues that poor resuscitation outcomes in India are driven by prehospital system failures rather than individual provider limitations, highlighting the need for structural reforms in emergency response infrastructure and training.
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- Context only
Learning goal
Understand how prehospital system factors shape resuscitation outcomes across different national contexts.
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- Topic: Cardiac arrest
- Daily scan: 23 May 2026
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