Following a successful pre-hospital resuscitation, the team achieves ROSC. The patient's 12-lead ECG shows no ST-elevation. Per RCUK 2025, should the ...

Question

Following a successful pre-hospital resuscitation, the team achieves ROSC. The patient's 12-lead ECG shows no ST-elevation. Per RCUK 2025, should the patient still be transported to a cardiac arrest centre?

Accepted Answer

Yes - adult patients with non-traumatic OHCA should be considered for transport to a cardiac arrest centre for post-resuscitation care regardless of ECG findings

Answer

Only if the patient has a shockable initial rhythm

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No - without ST-elevation the patient should go to the nearest emergency department

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Only if the patient remains comatose

Answer

Transport to the nearest hospital with CT capability

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Cardiac Arrest Centre Transfer

Following a successful pre-hospital resuscitation, the team achieves ROSC. The patient's 12-lead ECG shows no ST-elevation. Per RCUK 2025, should the patient still be transported to a cardiac arrest centre?