OHSU's Center for Policy and Research in Emergency Medicine
breakthrough research leads to new standards of care and a better understanding of
important issues involving emergency medicine, disaster preparedness,
and toxicology. The Center partners with policy-makers on all levels identifying and enhancing emergency healthcare issues facing our community, our state and our nation.
ROC PRIMED - A study involving the Emergency Medical Services of Portland and Multnomah County
to evaluate whether either of these strategies – the ITD or priming the heart with CPR before the shock –
will improve survival following cardiac arrest. The study is supported by the National Institute of Health and involves
10 communities from across the United States and Canada. Portland and greater Multnomah
County are one of the 10 communities. Although these approaches appear promising and safe,
they are yet to be proven to save lives.
