Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES)

CARES is a life-saving mission that makes a profound impact on countless American lives every day. With an unwavering commitment to improving outcomes and saving lives, we continue to expand our reach and advocate for this vital program nationwide. To celebrate the incredible work being done, we’re excited to share powerful testimonies from CARES champions across the country. Watch “CARES: A Life-Saving Mission” and hear firsthand why this program is so vital. 📺 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eMT56VGQ

Understanding the factors that contribute to better outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is crucial for improving community care. This new study based on Ohio CARES data explores how resuscitation performance varies widely across EMS agencies and hospitals in the state. Top-performing EMS agencies achieved higher rates of ROSC and survival with distinctive patterns in CPR method and airway management. CARES continues to provide essential benchmarking insights to help strengthen the chain of survival statewide. https://lnkd.in/e5Kkz6ts

Research using CARES data shows that out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survival sharply declined in 2020 and remained lower through 2022—especially in majority Black and Hispanic communities. Despite some recovery, survival in these communities still lags behind others. This study highlights the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on health equity and the critical importance of targeted system-level improvements. https://lnkd.in/ezTGUP4d

The Global Resuscitation Alliance is marking its 10th anniversary with a special webinar event on April 9, featuring expert voices from around the world. This event will spotlight the evolution of the 10 Step initiatives and highlight how the GRA and partners like CARES are working to strengthen resuscitation systems in low-resource settings. https://lnkd.in/d8BUBp8j

More Americans than ever feel confident in performing CPR, according to new research from the American Heart Association. Thanks to the Nation of Lifesavers movement, millions more people are ready to act in a cardiac emergency—whether at home, work, or in their communities. With cardiac arrest affecting over 350,000 people outside of hospitals each year, CPR training is more critical than ever. Let’s keep building a nation of lifesavers! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egaj4SfS

The world premiere of Six Minutes to Live is here. This powerful mini-documentary sheds light on the urgent reality of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and how we can all take action to save lives. Through real stories and community-driven solutions, it inspires us to step up when every second counts. Join the movement and be part of the change. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eHerKpmN

The recent NHLBI workshop on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) highlighted critical evidence gaps, inequities in care, and research opportunities for improving outcomes in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Standardizing data collection and sharing across registries like CARES and ELSO could provide the insights needed to optimize patient selection and implementation strategies. What steps can we take to ensure equitable access to ECPR across all communities? 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6e9dH6v

🫶🏼☺️💕WorldPoint had the incredible privilege of supporting the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association 2025 conference in Illinois last week! We had incredible connectivity with athletic trainers, athletic training directors, and students from all around the Great Lakes area. Turns out that among the many considerations facing athletic trainers, sudden cardiac arrest is among the top. Grateful for WorldPoint’s CPR Tommi, the best and most cost-effective hands only CPR training manikin with a male AND female chest skin with each manikin. Together, we can save more lives!👏🏼❤️👏🏼❤️ David Berry Jim Rakow Jonathan Drezner Courtney Schwerin O’Reilly John Amato Carsen F. Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation

The validation of the BLS termination of resuscitation (TOR) rule in Detroit highlights a critical shift in EMS decision-making. Since implementation, TOR has reduced futile hospital transports without affecting survival rates, making resource allocation more efficient. Adjusting criteria to include EMS response time or patient age may further refine the decision-making process. How can EMS systems nationwide adapt TOR guidelines to balance transport needs and patient outcomes? Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/e5MbjAiz

Bystander CPR saves lives, and every second matters. A study using CARES data found that even when CPR is started at 8–9 minutes, survival improves compared to no CPR at all. But the best outcomes occur when CPR begins immediately—within the first minute, survival nearly doubles. These findings emphasize the urgency of CPR training and rapid response in emergencies. Let's keep strengthening the Chain of Survival! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGVebZxe