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Santa Cruz Hernando AS, Nieves-Alonso JM, Mjertan A, Gutiérrez Martínez D, Planas Roca A. In-hospital cardiac arrest: Incidence, prognostic factors and results. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2023; 70:373-380. [PMID: 36940853 DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2022.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS In-hospital cardiac arrest (CA) is a clinical entity with high morbidity and mortality that occurs in up to 2% of hospitalized patients. It is a public health problem with important economic, social, and medical repercussions, and as such its incidence needs to be reviewed and improved. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of in-hospital CA, return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), and survival rates at Hospital de la Princesa, and to define the clinical and demographic characteristics of patients with in-hospital CA. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospective observational chart review of patients presenting in-hospital CA and treated by anaesthesiologists from the hospital's rapid intervention team. Data were collected over 1 year. RESULTS Forty four patients were included in the study, of which 22 (50%) were women. Mean age was 75.7 years (±15.78 years), and incidence of in-hospital CA was 2.88 per 100,000 hospital admissions. Twenty two patients (50%) achieved ROSC and 11 patients (25%) survived until discharge home. The most prevalent comorbidity was arterial hypertension (63.64%); 66.7% of cases were not witnessed, and only 15.9% presented a shockable rhythm. CONCLUSIONS These results are similar to those reported in other larger studies. We recommend introducing immediate intervention teams and devoting time to training hospital staff in in-hospital CA.
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- Alvar Santa Santa Cruz Hernando
- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Médico Adjunto Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación del Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain.
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Médico Adjunto Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación del Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Médico Adjunto Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación del Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Médico Adjunto Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación del Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Jefe de Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación del Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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Jiang C, Chen W, Tao L, Wang J, Cheng K, Zhang Y, Qi Z, Zheng X. Game-matching background music has an add-on effect for reducing emotionality of traumatic memories during reconsolidation intervention. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1090290. [PMID: 36873205 PMCID: PMC9974640 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1090290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hospital is a stressful place of employment, and a high proportion of healthcare workers, especially the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurses were found to be at risk of PTSD. Previous studies showed that taxing working memory through visuospatial tasks during the reconsolidation process of aversive memories can reduce the number of intrusions afterwards. However, the finds could not be replicated by some researches, indicating there may be some boundary conditions that are subtle and complex. METHODS We performed a randomized controlled trial (ChiCTR2200055921; URL: www.chictr.org.cn). In our study, a series of ICU nurses or probationers who performed a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) were enrolled and instructed to play a visuospatial music tapping game ("Ceaseless Music Note", CMN; Beijing Muyuan Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing, China) at the fourth day after CPR. The numbers of intrusions each day were recorded from the first to the seventh days (24 h×6 day), and the vividness and emotionality of CPR memories were rated at the 4th and 7th days. These parameters were compared between different groups (game with background sound; game with sound off; sound only; none). RESULTS The game-matching background music can have an add-on effect for single tapping game with no sound in reducing the emotionality of previous aversive memories. DISCUSSION We proposed that flow experience (the subjective experience of effortless attention, reduced self-awareness, and enjoyment, and may be induced by optimal skill-demands compatibility in challenging tasks) as a key boundary condition for successful reconsolidation intervention. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION www.chictr.org.cn, identifier: ChiCTR2200055921.
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- Che Jiang
- School of Psychology, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Psychology, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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- Computer Engineering Technical College, Guangdong Polytechnic of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Psychology, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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Miller AC, Scissum K, McConnell L, East N, Vahedian-Azimi A, Sewell KA, Zehtabchi S. Real-time audio-visual feedback with handheld nonautomated external defibrillator devices during cardiopulmonary resuscitation for in-hospital cardiac arrest: A meta-analysis. Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci 2020; 10:109-122. [PMID: 33409125 PMCID: PMC7771623 DOI: 10.4103/ijciis.ijciis_155_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objective: Restoring cardiopulmonary circulation with effective chest compression remains the cornerstone of resuscitation, yet real-time compressions may be suboptimal. This project aims to determine whether in patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA; population), chest compressions performed with free-standing audiovisual feedback (AVF) device as compared to standard manual chest compression (comparison) results in improved outcomes, including the sustained return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), and survival to the intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital discharge (outcomes). Methods: Scholarly databases and relevant bibliographies were searched, as were clinical trial registries and relevant conference proceedings to limit publication bias. Studies were not limited by date, language, or publication status. Clinical randomized controlled trials (RCT) were included that enrolled adults (age ≥ 18 years) with IHCA and assessed real-time chest compressions delivered with either the standard manual technique or with AVF from a freestanding device not linked to an automated external defibrillator (AED) or automated compressor. Results: Four clinical trials met inclusion criteria and were included. No ongoing trials were identified. One RCT assessed the Ambu CardioPump (Ambu Inc., Columbia, MD, USA), whereas three assessed Cardio First Angel™ (Inotech, Nubberg, Germany). No clinical RCTs compared AVF devices head-to-head. Three RCTs were multi-center. Sustained ROSC (4 studies, n = 1064) was improved with AVF use (Relative risk [RR] 1.68, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.39–2.04), as was survival to hospital discharge (2 studies, n = 922; RR 1.78, 95% CI 1.54–2.06) and survival to hospital discharge (3 studies, n = 984; RR 1.91, 95% CI 1.62–2.25). Conclusion: The moderate-quality evidence suggests that chest compressions performed using a non-AED free-standing AVF device during resuscitation for IHCA improves sustained ROSC and survival to ICU and hospital discharge. Trial Registration: PROSPERO (CRD42020157536).
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- Andrew C Miller
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of East Carolina University Brody School of Medicin, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Trauma Research Center, Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- William E. Laupus Health Sciences Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Yilmaz S, Omurlu IK. Survival after cardiopulmonary arrest in a tertiary care hospital in Turkey. Ann Saudi Med 2019; 39:92-99. [PMID: 30905924 PMCID: PMC6464664 DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2019.07.03.1400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite significant improvements in the field of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) over the past 40 years, disparate survival rates are reported after in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). Few studies have addressed the effect of comorbid conditions on survival after IHCA. OBJECTIVE Examine IHCAs over a two-year period, determine survival rates, and assess the effects of comorbid diseases on survival after IHCA. DESIGN Retrospective, cross-sectional study. SETTING Tertiary care hospital in Turkey. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients who had an IHCA recorded in the data management system between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2017 were evaluated using Utstein-style records for data collection. The Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) was scored retrospectively. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), survival in the first 24 hours, survival longer than 24 hours, and survival up to 6 months after discharge, CCI score, gender, age, location of IHCA, and first documented heart rhythm. SAMPLE SIZE 370 IHCA cases. RESULTS Of 502 patient, 370 met inclusion criteria. The presence of shockable rhythm was low (15.7%). The CCI was ≤3 in 10% (n=37) of all patients. A CPR duration of ≥20 minutes was the most important risk factor for ROSC. CCI ≥6 reduced ROSC-achieved cases by 2.8-fold ( P=.036) and increased the mortality rate by 2.8 fold ( P=.041). IHCA was most frequent in intensive care units (60.3%, n=223). CONCLUSION Assessing patients at risk in the hospital for comorbid conditions by CCI would be beneficial to prevent deaths related to IHCA. Close monitoring of patients with high CCI scores is advisable, as is making IHCA calls on time. LIMITATIONS Retrospective, small sample size, and no evaluation of the neurological condition of the discharged patients. CONFLICT OF INTEREST None.
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- Sinan Yilmaz
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Adnan Menderes Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, Aydin, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Adnan Menderes Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, Aydin, Turkey
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Goharani R, Vahedian-Azimi A, Farzanegan B, Bashar FR, Hajiesmaeili M, Shojaei S, Madani SJ, Gohari-Moghaddam K, Hatamian S, Mosavinasab SMM, Khoshfetrat M, Khabiri Khatir MA, Miller AC. Real-time compression feedback for patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest: a multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial. J Intensive Care 2019; 7:5. [PMID: 30693086 PMCID: PMC6341760 DOI: 10.1186/s40560-019-0357-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Objective To determine if real-time compression feedback using a non-automated hand-held device improves patient outcomes from in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). Methods We conducted a prospective, randomized, controlled, parallel study (no crossover) of patients with IHCA in the mixed medical–surgical intensive care units (ICUs) of eight academic hospitals. Patients received either standard manual chest compressions or compressions performed with real-time feedback using the Cardio First Angel™ (CFA) device. The primary outcome was sustained return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), and secondary outcomes were survival to ICU and hospital discharge. Results One thousand four hundred fifty-four subjects were randomized; 900 were included. Sustained ROSC was significantly improved in the CFA group (66.7% vs. 42.4%, P < 0.001), as was survival to ICU discharge (59.8% vs. 33.6%) and survival to hospital discharge (54% vs. 28.4%, P < 0.001). Outcomes were not affected by intra-group comparisons based on intubation status. ROSC, survival to ICU, and hospital discharge were noted to be improved in inter-group comparisons of non-intubated patients, but not intubated ones. Conclusion Use of the CFA compression feedback device improved event survival and survival to ICU and hospital discharge. Trial registration The study was registered with Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02845011), registered retrospectively on July 21, 2016.
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- Reza Goharani
- 1Anesthesiology Research Center, Anesthesia and Critical Care Department, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 2Trauma Research Center, Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 3Tracheal Diseases Research Center, Anesthesia and Critical Care Department, Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 4Anesthesia and Critical Care Department, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, Iran
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- 1Anesthesiology Research Center, Anesthesia and Critical Care Department, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 1Anesthesiology Research Center, Anesthesia and Critical Care Department, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 5Medicine Faculty, Trauma Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 6Department of Internal Medicine, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 7Anesthesia and Critical Care Department, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- 8Anesthesiology Research Center, Anesthesia Care Department, Modares Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 9Anesthesiology Research Center, Anesthesia and Critical Care Department, Khatam-o-anbia Hospital, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- 10Anesthesiology Research Center, Anesthesia and Critical Care Department, Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 11Department of Emergency Medicine, Vident Medical Center, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, 600 Moye Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834 USA
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Bakhsh AA, Bakhsh AR, Karamelahi ZA, Bakhsh AA, Alzahrani AM, Alsharif LM, Sharton YM, Alotaibi AK, Basharahil KO. Communicating resuscitation. The importance of documentation in cardiac arrest. Saudi Med J 2018. [PMID: 29543304 PMCID: PMC5893915 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2018.3.21885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To primarily assess documentation during in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest resuscitation and to secondarily observe cardiopulmonary resuscitation event and outcome variables. METHODS A retrospective review of 360 code blue forms and medical records at King Fahad General Hospital, King Abdulaziz General Hospital (Almahjar), and Althghar Hospital in Jeddah was performed between 2015 to 2016. RESULTS Survival to discharge rates and neurological outcomes were not documented at all. Other undocumented variables include gender 9 (2.5%), nationality 12 (3.3%), code blue announcement time 130 (36%), initial rhythm 10 (2.8%), time to airway placement 154 (57.2%), time to cardiology arrival 181 (50.27%), and time to anesthesia arrival 145 (40.27%). CONCLUSION We strongly recommend the use of standardized cardiopulmonary arrest sheets among all hospitals and follow up of neurological outcomes and survival to discharge as outcome variables.
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- Amal A Bakhsh
- Department of Emergency Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail.
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McMeekin DE, Hickman RL, Douglas SL, Kelley CG. Stress and Coping of Critical Care Nurses After Unsuccessful Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Am J Crit Care 2017; 26:128-135. [PMID: 28249865 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2017916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Participation by a critical care nurse in an unsuccessful resuscitation can create a unique heightened level of psychological stress referred to as postcode stress, activation of coping behaviors, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). OBJECTIVES To explore the relationships among postcode stress, coping behaviors, and PTSD symptom severity in critical care nurses after experiencing unsuccessful cardiopulmonary resuscitations and to see whether institutional support attenuates these repeated psychological traumas. METHODS A national sample of 490 critical care nurses was recruited from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' eNewsline and social media. Participants completed the Post-Code Stress Scale, the Brief COPE (abbreviated), and the Impact of Event Scale-Revised, which were administered through an online survey. RESULTS Postcode stress and PTSD symptom severity were weakly associated (r = 0.20, P = .01). No significant associations between coping behaviors and postcode stress were found. Four coping behaviors (denial, self-distraction, self-blame, and behavioral disengagement) were significant predictors of PTSD symptom severity. Severity of postcode stress and PTSD symptoms varied with the availability of institutional support. CONCLUSIONS Critical care nurses show moderate levels of postcode stress and PTSD symptoms when asked to recall an unsuccessful resuscitation and the coping behaviors used. Identifying the critical care nurses most at risk for PTSD will inform the development of interventional research to promote critical care nurses' psychological well-being and reduce their attrition from the profession.
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- Dawn E. McMeekin
- Dawn E. McMeekin was a DNP student at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, when the study was done. She is now an advanced clinical education specialist at Baycare Health System, Dunedin, Florida. Ronald L. Hickman, Jr, is an associate professor, Carol G. Kelley is an assistant professor, and Sara L. Douglas is a professor, Case Western Reserve University
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- Dawn E. McMeekin was a DNP student at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, when the study was done. She is now an advanced clinical education specialist at Baycare Health System, Dunedin, Florida. Ronald L. Hickman, Jr, is an associate professor, Carol G. Kelley is an assistant professor, and Sara L. Douglas is a professor, Case Western Reserve University
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- Dawn E. McMeekin was a DNP student at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, when the study was done. She is now an advanced clinical education specialist at Baycare Health System, Dunedin, Florida. Ronald L. Hickman, Jr, is an associate professor, Carol G. Kelley is an assistant professor, and Sara L. Douglas is a professor, Case Western Reserve University
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- Dawn E. McMeekin was a DNP student at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, when the study was done. She is now an advanced clinical education specialist at Baycare Health System, Dunedin, Florida. Ronald L. Hickman, Jr, is an associate professor, Carol G. Kelley is an assistant professor, and Sara L. Douglas is a professor, Case Western Reserve University
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Assarroudi A, Heshmati Nabavi F, Ebadi A, Esmaily H. Professional Rescuers' experiences of motivation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A qualitative study. Nurs Health Sci 2017; 19:237-243. [PMID: 28247467 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2016] [Revised: 12/25/2016] [Accepted: 12/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Rescuers' psychological competence, particularly their motivation, can improve the cardiopulmonary resuscitation outcomes. Data were collected using semistructured interviews with 24 cardiopulmonary resuscitation team members and analyzed through deductive content analysis based on Vroom's expectancy theory. Nine generic categories were developed: (i) estimation of the chance of survival; (ii) estimation of self-efficacy; (iii) looking for a sign of effectiveness; (iv) supportive organizational structure; (v) revival; (vi) acquisition of external incentives; (vii) individual drives; (viii) commitment to personal values; and (ix) avoiding undesirable social outcomes. When professional rescuers were called to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, they subjectively evaluated the patient's chance of survival, the likelihood of achieving of the desired outcome, and the ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation interventions. If their evaluations were positive, and the consequences of cardiopulmonary resuscitation were considered favorable, they were strongly motivated to perform it. Beyond the scientific aspects, the motivation to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation was influenced by intuitive, emotional, and spiritual aspects.
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- Abdolghader Assarroudi
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Nursing Management, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Behavioral Sciences Research Center, School of Nursing, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Raffee LA, Samrah SM, Al Yousef HN, Abeeleh MA, Alawneh KZ. Incidence, Characteristics, and Survival Trend of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Following In-hospital Compared to Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest in Northern Jordan. Indian J Crit Care Med 2017; 21:436-441. [PMID: 28808363 PMCID: PMC5538091 DOI: 10.4103/ijccm.ijccm_15_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the cornerstone intervention to optimize the survival rates. OBJECTIVES The main aim of this study was to determine and compare the incidence, characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes of CPR in a referral university hospital following in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCAs) and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in Northern Jordan. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospective observational study of adults referred to King Abdulla University Hospital who received CPR between January 2014 and January 2015. Data were obtained from the medical recorded of included patients. The primary outcome was survival to hospital discharge. Chi-square and logistic regression analyses were performed to identify risk factors associated with survival to discharge. RESULTS A total of 79 OHCA and 257 IHCA were included in the study. The overall survival rate for OHCA was 2.97%. The survival rate increased to 4.3% if CPR performed before arriving the hospital. Only 22% of the OHCA cases had CPR performed mainly due to lack of knowledge and skills of bystanders. The survival rate for IHCA was 14.88%. In this study, patient survival was not associated with age, smoking habit, diabetes mellitus, cancer status, hypertension, or heart failure. CONCLUSION This is the first study to describe the incidence and outcome of adult IHCA and OHCA in Jordan. The findings will serve as a benchmark to evaluate future impact of changes in service delivery, organization, and treatment for OHCA and IHCA. Furthermore, findings will urge the regulatory bodies to establish well-structured Emergency Medical Service system. Educational programs at the national level to improve public awareness of CPR intervention are crucial to improve survival rates.
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- Liqaa A Raffee
- Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Deparment of Surgery, Division of Cardio Thoracic Surgery, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Miranzadeh S, Adib-Hajbaghery M, Hosseinpour N. A Prospective Study of Survival After In-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and its Related Factors. Trauma Mon 2016; 21:e31796. [PMID: 27218061 PMCID: PMC4869436 DOI: 10.5812/traumamon.31796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2015] [Revised: 09/30/2015] [Accepted: 11/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Despite several studies, there is no agreement on factors that affect survival after in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the survival rate of in-hospital CPR and its related factors at Shahid Beheshti hospital in Kashan, Iran, in 2014. Patients and Methods A descriptive study was conducted on all cases of CPR performed in Kashan Shahid Beheshti hospital during a 6-month period in 2014. Through a consecutive sampling method, 250 cases of CPR were studied. A three-part researcher-made instrument was used. The outcome of CPR was documented as either survival to hospital discharge or unsuccessful (death of the patient). Chi-square test, t test, and logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results Of all CPR cases, 238 (95.2%) were unsuccessful and 12 (4.8%) survived to hospital discharge. Only 2.6% of patients who were resuscitated in medical units survived to hospital discharge, whereas this rate was 11.4% in the emergency department. Only 45 (18%) patients were defibrillated during resuscitation; in 11 patients, defibrillation was performed between 15 to 45 minutes after the initiation of CPR. The mean time from initiation of CPR to the first DC shock was 13.93 ± 8.88 minutes. Moreover, the mean duration of CPR was 35.11 ± 11.42 minutes. The survival rate was higher in the morning shift and lower during the time of shift change (9.4% vs. 0). The duration of CPR and speed of arrival of the CPR team were identified as factors that predicted the outcome of CPR. Conclusions The survival rate after in-hospital CPR was very low. The duration of CPR and the time of initiating CPR effects patients’ outcomes. These findings highlight the crucial role of an organized, skilled, well-established and timely CPR team.
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- Sedigheh Miranzadeh
- Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran
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- Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Mohsen Adib-Hajbaghery, Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran. Tel: +98-3155540021, Fax: +98-3155546633, E-mail:
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- Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran
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Park HM, Kim ES, Lee SM, Lee YJ, Park KS, Cho KB, Kim EY, Jung JT, Kim KO, Jang BI, Jung YJ, Yang CH, Lee HS, Jeon SW. Clinical Characteristics and Mortality of Life-Threatening Events Requiring Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Units. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e1934. [PMID: 26512621 PMCID: PMC4985434 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000001934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Little is known about life-threatening events during gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE). This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics of emergency conditions requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in GIE units and to assess the risk factors for mortality in these cases.We retrospectively collected life-threatening cases that occurred in the GIE units of 6 tertiary hospitals from January 2012 to June 2014. Cases were defined as alert calls for resuscitation teams in emergency situations of respiratory failure or cardiac arrest. Demographic data, clinical features, and probable causes were assessed. Factors associated with mortality were elucidated using logistic regression analysis.Among 263,426 endoscopies, 40 cases of CPR (0.015%) occurred during the period (male 67.5%, median age 62 yr). Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), such as hematemesis or melena, was the most common indication for endoscopy (55%). The types of clinical situations encountered were as follows: respiratory insufficiency (47.5%), decreased blood pressure (25%), and cardiac arrhythmia (25%). Although most of these conditions were detected during endoscopy (67.5%), one-third of cases (32.5%) were found before or after procedures. The most frequent probable cause of cases was aggravation of underlying diseases (57.5%), such as uncontrolled bleeding or exacerbation of lung disease. Despite efforts to resuscitate, 18 patients (45%) died. GIB was the single independent risk factor for mortality (odds ratio 28.45, 95% confidence interval 1.55-523.33, P = 0.024).Life-threatening situations requiring CPR can occur during endoscopy, even before or after the procedure. Greater attention should be paid while endoscopy is performed for GIB.
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- Hye Min Park
- From the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine (HMP, ESK, SML, YJL, KSP, KBC); Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine (EYK, JTJ); Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine (KOK, BIJ); Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Fatima Hospital of Daegu (YJJ); Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongguk University School of Medicine, Gyeongju, Korea (CHY); and Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea (HSL, SWJ)
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Siriphuwanun V, Punjasawadwong Y, Lapisatepun W, Charuluxananan S, Uerpairojkit K. Prognostic factors for death and survival with or without complications in cardiac arrest patients receiving CPR within 24 hours of anesthesia for emergency surgery. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2014; 7:199-210. [PMID: 25378961 PMCID: PMC4218906 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s68797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To determine prognostic factors for death and survival with or without complications in cardiac arrest patients who received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 24 hours of receiving anesthesia for emergency surgery. Patients and methods A retrospective cohort study approved by the Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai University Hospital Ethical Committee. Data used were taken from records of 751 cardiac arrest patients who received their first CPR within 24 hours of anesthesia for emergency surgery between January 1, 2003 and October 31, 2011. The reviewed data included patient characteristics, surgical procedures, American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) physical status classification, anesthesia information, the timing of cardiac arrest, CPR details, and outcomes at 24 hours after CPR. Univariate and polytomous logistic regression analyses were used to determine prognostic factors associated with the outcome variable. P-values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results The outcomes at 24 hours were death (638/751, 85.0%), survival with complications (73/751, 9.7%), and survival without complications (40/751, 5.3%). The prognostic factors associated with death were: age between 13–34 years (OR =3.08, 95% CI =1.03–9.19); ASA physical status three and higher (OR =6.60, 95% CI =2.17–20.13); precardiopulmonary comorbidity (OR =3.28, 95% CI =1.09–9.90); the condition of patients who were on mechanical ventilation prior to receiving anesthesia (OR =4.11, 95% CI =1.17–14.38); surgery in the upper abdominal site (OR =14.64, 95% CI =2.83–75.82); shock prior to cardiac arrest (OR =6.24, 95% CI =2.53–15.36); nonshockable electrocardiography (EKG) rhythm (OR =5.67, 95% CI =1.93–16.62); cardiac arrest occurring in postoperative period (OR =7.35, 95% CI =2.89–18.74); and duration of CPR more than 30 minutes (OR =4.32, 95% CI =1.39–13.45). The prognostic factors associated with survival with complications were being greater than or equal to 65 years of age (OR =4.30, 95% CI =1.13–16.42), upper abdominal site of surgery (OR =10.86, 95% CI =1.99–59.13), shock prior to cardiac arrest (OR =3.62, 95% CI =1.30–10.12), arrhythmia prior to cardiac arrest (OR =4.61, 95% CI =1.01–21.13), and cardiac arrest occurring in the postoperative period (OR =3.63, 95% CI =1.31–10.02). Conclusion The mortality and morbidity in patients who received anesthesia for emergency surgery within 24 hours of their first CPR were high, and were associated with identifiable patient comorbidity, age, shock, anatomic site of operation, the timing of cardiac arrest, EKG rhythm, and the duration of CPR. EKG monitoring helps to identify cardiac arrest quickly and diagnose the EKG rhythm as a shockable or nonshockable rhythm, with CPR being performed as per the American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Guidelines 2010. The use of the fast track system in combination with an interdisciplinary team for surgery, CPR, and postoperative care helps to rescue patients in a short time.
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- Visith Siriphuwanun
- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Siriphuwanun V, Punjasawadwong Y, Lapisatepun W, Charuluxananan S, Uerpairojkit K, Patumanond J. The initial success rate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and its associated factors in patients with cardiac arrest within 24 hours after anesthesia for an emergency surgery. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2014; 7:65-76. [PMID: 24711714 PMCID: PMC3968089 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s58140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the initial success rate and its associated factors on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in patients with cardiac arrest within 24 hours after receiving anesthesia for an emergency surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS After the hospital ethical committee gave approval for this study, the anesthesia providers recorded all relevant data regarding CPR in patients with cardiac arrest within 24 hours after anesthesia for emergency surgery at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, a university hospital in Northern Thailand. Only data from the cardiac arrest patients who received the first CPR attempt were included in the analysis. The end point of the initial success of CPR was return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Factors related to ROSC were determined by univariate analyses and multiple logistic regression analysis. The odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to calculate the strength of the factors associated with the ROSC. RESULTS Of the 96 cardiac arrest patients, 44 patients (45.8%) achieved ROSC. Factors associated with ROSC were electrocardiogram monitoring for detected cardiac arrest (OR =4.03; 95% CI =1.16-14.01; P=0.029), non-shock patients before arrest (OR =8.54; 95% CI =2.13-34.32; P=0.003), timing to response of activated CPR team within 1 minute (OR =9.37; 95% CI =2.55-34.39; P<0.001), having trained CPR teams (OR =8.76; 95% CI =2.50-30.72; P<0.001), and administration of more than one dose of epinephrine (OR =5.62; 95% CI =1.32-23.88; P<0.019). CONCLUSION Patients undergoing anesthesia for an emergency surgery are at risk for perioperative cardiac arrest with high mortality which requires immediate CPR. Our results have confirmed that early detection of cardiac arrest by vigilant electrocardiogram monitoring and prompt management with a qualified team are important factors in improving the success of CPR. Emergency surgical patients at risk for cardiac arrest should be promptly managed, with facilities available not only during the operation but also during the pre- to postoperative period.
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- Visith Siriphuwanun
- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Amer MS, Abdel Rahman TT, Aly WW, Ahmad NG. Retracted: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: Outcome and its predictors among hospitalized elderly patients in Egypt. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2013; 14:309-14. [DOI: 10.1111/ggi.12099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Geriatrics Department; Ain Shams University Hospitals; Cairo Egypt
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Chalkias A, Koutsovasilis A, Mystrioti D, Dragoumanos V, Xanthos T. Outcomes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts in a Greek tertiary hospital. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 15:34-7. [DOI: 10.3109/17482941.2013.781187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Patel MJ, Khan NU, Furqan M, Awan S, Khan MS, Kashif W, Sorathia AL, Hussain SA, Mir MU. APACHE II scores as predictors of cardio pulmonary resuscitation outcome: Evidence from a tertiary care institute in a low-income country. Saudi J Anaesth 2012; 6:31-5. [PMID: 22412774 PMCID: PMC3299111 DOI: 10.4103/1658-354x.93053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: The aim of this study was to demonstrate that APACHE II scores can be used as a predictor of the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) outcome in hospitalized patients. Methods: A retrospective chart review of patients admitted, from 2002 to 2007, at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, was done for this study. Information was collected on 738 patients, constituting all adults admitted in general ward, ICU, CICU and SCU during this time, and who had under-went cardiac arrest and received cardiopulmonary resuscitation during their stay at the hospital. Patient characteristics, intra-arrest variables such as event-witnessed, initial cardiac rhythm, pre arrest need for intubation and vasoactive drugs, duration of CPR and survival details were extracted from patient records. The APACHE II score was calculated for each patient and a descriptive analysis was done for demographic and clinical features. The primary outcome of successful CPR was categorized as survival >24 h after CPR versus survival <24 h after CPR. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the association between the explanatory variables and successful CPR. Results: Patients with APACHE II scores less than 20 had 4.6 times higher odds of survival compared to patients with a score of >35 (AOR: 4.6, 95% CI: 2.4-9.0). Also, shorter duration of CPR (AOR: 2.9, 95% CI: 1.9-4.4), evening shift (AOR: 2.1, 95% CI: 1.3-3.5) and Male patients (AOR: 0.6, 95% CI: (0.4-0.9) compared to females were other significant predictors of CPR outcome. Conclusion: APACHE II score, along with other patient characteristics, should be considered in clinical decisions related to CPR administration.
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Jones P, Miles J, Mitchell N. Survival from in-hospital cardiac arrest in Auckland City Hospital. Emerg Med Australas 2011; 23:569-79. [PMID: 21995471 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-6723.2011.01450.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe in-hospital resuscitation outcomes and factors associated with survival at Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand. METHODS The Utstein template for in-hospital cardiac arrests was used. A retrospective audit of all cardiac arrests 2004-06 determined patient demographics, resuscitation time intervals, interventions, survival and neurological outcome at 12 months. Factors associated with survival to discharge were explored with logistic regression. RESULTS There were 3470 in-hospital deaths. Resuscitation was attempted in 415 patients (12%), with survival to discharge 27.2%. Survival was higher in first rhythm VT/VF (52.7% vs 13.1%, χ(2) = 75.3, P < 0.001), when the arrest was 'In-Hours' (41.4% vs 17%, χ(2) = 30.1, P < 0.001) and with younger age (mean [SD] for survivors 59.4 [7.1]vs 69.1 [14] for non-survivors). These associations were independent predictors of survival after multivariate logistic regression, with OR 6.2 (95% CI 3.6-10.5), 3.1 (95% CI 1.8-5.4) and 1.04 (95% CI 1.02-1.06), respectively (all P < 0.001). Other univariate predictors of survival; cardiac arrest team on site, monitored arrest and time to CPR were not significant after multivariate logistic regression. Time intervals to arrest interventions were short. Twelve month neurological outcome was good (CPC1 or 2) in 97.1% (95% CI 91.6-99.4) of survivors. CONCLUSIONS Survival from cardiac arrest in our hospital compared well to similar centres and good neurological outcome was higher than reported previously. Reduced survival during the 'After-Hours' period is cause for concern, and further research into the factors underlying this is required.
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- Peter Jones
- Adult Emergency Department, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Herrera M, López F, González H, Domínguez P, García C, Bocanegra C. Resultados del primer año de funcionamiento del plan de resucitación cardiopulmonar del Hospital Juan Ramón Jiménez (Huelva). Med Intensiva 2010; 34:170-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medin.2009.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2009] [Revised: 10/20/2009] [Accepted: 11/10/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Anesthesiologist Management of Perioperative Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders: A Simulation-Based Experiment. Simul Healthc 2009; 4:70-6. [DOI: 10.1097/sih.0b013e31819e137b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: outcome and its predictors among hospitalized adult patients in Pakistan. Int J Emerg Med 2008; 1:27-34. [PMID: 19384498 PMCID: PMC2536179 DOI: 10.1007/s12245-008-0016-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2008] [Accepted: 02/18/2008] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Introduction Our aim was to study the outcomes and predictors of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among adult patients at a tertiary care centre in Pakistan. Methods We conducted a retrospective chart review of all adult patients (age ≥14 years), who underwent CPR following cardiac arrest, in a tertiary care hospital during a 5-year study period (June 1998 to June 2003). We excluded patients aged 14 years or less, those who were declared dead on arrival and patients with a “do not resuscitate” order. The 1- and 6-month follow-ups of discharged patients were also recorded. Results We found 383 cases of adult in-hospital cardiac arrest that underwent CPR. Pulseless electrical activity was the most common initial rhythm (50%), followed by asystole (30%) and ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation (19%). Return of spontaneous circulation was achieved in 72% of patients with 42% surviving more than 24 h, and 19% survived to discharge from hospital. On follow-up, 14% and 12% were found to be alive at 1 and 6 months, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression identified three independent predictors of better outcome (survival >24 h): non-intubated status [adjusted odds ratio (aOR):3.1, 95% confidence interval (CI):1.6–6.0], location of cardiac arrest in emergency department (aOR: 18.9, 95% CI:7.0–51.0) and shorter duration of CPR (aOR:3.3, 95% CI:1.9–5.5). Conclusion Outcome of CPR following in-hospital cardiac arrest in our setting is better than described in other series. Non-intubated status before arrest, cardiac arrest in the emergency department and shorter duration of CPR were independent predictors of good outcome.
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Overcoming barriers to in-hospital cardiac arrest documentation. Resuscitation 2007; 76:369-75. [PMID: 18023958 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2007.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2007] [Revised: 08/17/2007] [Accepted: 08/17/2007] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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AIMS (1) To describe the introduction of standardised cardiac arrest documentation to Auckland City Hospital, highlighting how barriers to using the Utstein template were overcome. (2) To determine the adequacy of documentation of cardiac arrest time intervals. METHOD A retrospective audit of cardiac arrest documentation for a 3-year period following the introduction of a standard documentation form. RESULTS There was an initial improvement in use of the template (29% (95%CI 22-37%) to 88% (95%CI 82-92%), p<0.001) after identification of barriers and implementation of tailored strategies. Use of the template declined (77%, 95%CI 69-84%, p=0.023) after the key facilitator left the hospital. Time interval documentation ranged from 66% (95%CI 54-77%) for tracheal intubation to 91% (95%CI 80-93%) for first dose of adrenaline (epinephrine). CONCLUSIONS Designated 'hands-off' senior clinicians were required for accurate documentation of time intervals. Time interval documentation was sub-optimal and further efforts are required to improve this. Transfer of ownership beyond the key facilitator was integral to sustainability of the process. Future reports of in-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes should include baseline information on the adequacy of documentation of time intervals.
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In this issue. Resuscitation 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2006.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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