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Baksevice D, Darginavicius L, Damuleviciute G, Kunigonyte M, Krikscionaitiene A, Vaitkaitiene E. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest research progress and challenges in Lithuania. Resusc Plus 2024; 19:100664. [PMID: 38873277 PMCID: PMC11170472 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Aim To present the evolution of data collection and analysis methods of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) research in Kaunas city, Lithuania, and discuss the challenges encountered. Methods In late 2016, data collection began with a focus on 2016 data, following the Utstein 2014 template. The Kaunas city emergency medical services (EMS) station, which has a protocol dispatch system, pioneered the use of electronic submissions for the national EMS data collection form, making the research process more efficient. Most OHCA patients were treated in a tertiary university hospital which transitioned to electronic health record system in 2017, improving data accessibility. Throughout data collection significant efforts have been directed towards enhancing process efficiency and simplifying operations. As a result, the expansion of the Excel data table led to the creation of the ''resuscitation registry form' 'in 2018, which became operational in 2020. Results The collected data were used in several observational studies to identify and better outcomes. Conclusion Engaging in research on OHCA is difficult and poses many unique challenges owning to the urgency of the condition, complexity of legal and ethical considerations, and implications of any research intervention. The lack of a connection between the EMS and hospital electronic health record systems poses challenges for data collection. Legal and ethical complexities, including mandatory initiation of resuscitation and challenges in obtaining ethical approval, highlight the need for a comprehensive framework. This study aims transition the accumulated expertise into a nationally recognised registry for OHCA.
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- Deimante Baksevice
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickevičiaus g. 9, LT-44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Disaster Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickevičiaus g. 9, LT-44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickevičiaus g. 9, LT-44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickevičiaus g. 9, LT-44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Disaster Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickevičiaus g. 9, LT-44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Disaster Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickevičiaus g. 9, LT-44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Department of Public Health, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickevičiaus g. 9, LT-44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
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Barry T, Kasemiire A, Quinn M, Deasy C, Bury G, Masterson S, Segurado R, Murphy AW. Health systems developments and predictors of bystander CPR in Ireland. Resusc Plus 2024; 19:100671. [PMID: 38881596 PMCID: PMC11177081 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Aims To explore predictors of bystander CPR (i.e. any CPR performed prior to EMS arrival) in Ireland over the period 2012-2020. To examine the relationship between bystander CPR and key health system developments during this period. Methods National level out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) registry data relating to unwitnessed, and bystander witnessed OHCA were interrogated. Logistic regression models were built, then refined by fitting predictors, performing stepwise variable selection and by adding pairwise interactions that improved fit. Missing data sensitivity analyses were conducted using multiple imputation. Results The data included 18,177 OHCA resuscitation attempts of whom 77% had bystander CPR. The final model included ten variables. Four variables (aetiology, incident location, time of day, and who witnessed collapse) were involved in interactions. The COVID-19 period was associated with reduced adjusted odds of bystander CPR (OR 0.77, 95% CI 0.65, 0.92), as were increasing age in years (OR 0.992, 95% CI 0.989, 0.994) and urban location (OR 0.52, 95% CI 0.47, 0.57). Increasing year over time (OR 1.23, 95% CI 1.16, 1.29), and an increased call response interval in minutes (OR 1.017, 95% CI 1.012, 1.022) were associated with increased adjusted odds of bystander CPR. Conclusions Bystander CPR increased over the study period, and it is likely that health system developments contributed to the yearly increases observed. However, COVID-19 appeared to disrupt this positive trend. Urban OHCA location was associated with markedly decreased odds of bystander CPR compared to rural location. Given its importance bystander CPR in urban areas should be an immediate target for intervention.
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- Tomás Barry
- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Statistician, UCD Centre for Support and Training in Analysis and Research, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Register, National Ambulance Service, Ireland
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- Professor of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Emeritus Professor of General Practice, University College Dublin, Ireland
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- General Manager for Clinical Strategy and Evaluation National Ambulance Service, Ireland
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- UCD Centre for Support and Training in Analysis and Research, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Foundation Professor of General Practice, Discipline of General Practice & HRB Primary Care Clinical Trials Network Ireland, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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Aziz S, Barratt J, Wilson-Baig N, Lachowycz K, Major R, Barnard EB, Rees P. A protocol for the ERICA-ARREST feasibility study of Emergency Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon occlusion of the Aorta in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Resusc Plus 2024; 19:100688. [PMID: 38974930 PMCID: PMC11225899 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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Background Fewer than one in ten out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients survive to hospital discharge in the UK. For prehospital teams to improve outcomes in patients who remain in refractory OHCA despite advanced life support (ALS); novel strategies that increase the likelihood of return of spontaneous circulation, whilst preserving cerebral circulation, should be investigated. Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) has been shown to improve coronary and cerebral perfusion during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Early, prehospital initiation of REBOA may improve outcomes in patients who do not respond to standard ALS. However, there are significant clinical, technical, and logistical challenges with rapidly delivering prehospital REBOA in OHCA; and the feasibility of delivering this intervention in the UK urban-rural setting has not been evaluated. Methods The Emergency Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (ERICA-ARREST) study is a prospective, single-arm, interventional feasibility study. The trial will enrol 20 adult patients with non-traumatic OHCA. The primary objective is to assess the feasibility of performing Zone I (supra-coeliac) aortic occlusion in patients who remain in OHCA despite standard ALS in the UK prehospital setting. The trial's secondary objectives are to describe the hemodynamic and physiological responses to aortic occlusion; to report key time intervals; and to document adverse events when performing REBOA in this context. Discussion Using compressed geography, and targeted dispatch, alongside a well-established femoral arterial access programme, the ERICA-ARREST study will assess the feasibility of deploying REBOA in OHCA in a mixed UK urban and rural setting.Trial registration.ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06071910), registration date October 10, 2023, https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06071910.
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- Shadman Aziz
- Department of Research, Audit, Innovation, and Development (RAID). East Anglian Air Ambulance, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Research, Audit, Innovation, and Development (RAID). East Anglian Air Ambulance, Norwich, UK
- Academic Department of Military Emergency Medicine, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine (Research & Clinical Innovation), Birmingham, UK
- Emergency Department, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Department of Research, Audit, Innovation, and Development (RAID). East Anglian Air Ambulance, Norwich, UK
- Departments of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, Wigan, UK
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- Department of Research, Audit, Innovation, and Development (RAID). East Anglian Air Ambulance, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Research, Audit, Innovation, and Development (RAID). East Anglian Air Ambulance, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Research, Audit, Innovation, and Development (RAID). East Anglian Air Ambulance, Norwich, UK
- Academic Department of Military Emergency Medicine, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine (Research & Clinical Innovation), Birmingham, UK
- Emergency and Urgent Care Research in Cambridge (EUReCa), PACE Section, Department of Medicine, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Research, Audit, Innovation, and Development (RAID). East Anglian Air Ambulance, Norwich, UK
- Academic Department of Military Medicine, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine(Research & Clinical Innovation), Birmingham, UK
- Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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Kato T, Hikone M, Shibahashi K, Sugiyama K. The impact of injuries at the time of cardiac arrest on the prognosis of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients. Resusc Plus 2024; 19:100700. [PMID: 39035410 PMCID: PMC11260367 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Aim Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an effective treatment for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and refractory ventricular fibrillation. Despite the success of this intervention, trauma is a potential complication that may adversely impact patient outcomes. This study assessed the incidence and impact of trauma in patients who underwent ECPR. We hypothesized that all trauma incurred until the conclusion of ECPR would have a significant negative effect on survival and neurological outcomes. Methods This retrospective observational study examined all ECPR patients admitted to a tertiary emergency medical center between January 2015 and December 2021. All patients underwent pan-scan computed tomography (CT) before admission to the intensive care unit. The head and body trauma were assessed from CT images taken after ECPR. Trauma was defined as all trauma affecting post-ECPR management. In other words, all trauma caused by collapse, trauma caused by resuscitative actions such as chest compressions, and vascular injuries associated with ECPR were included. Univariate analysis of neurological prognosis and 30-day survival due to complicated trauma was performed. Results A total of 189 patients (mean age 55.2 ± 13.4 years; 85.2% male) were included in this study. Four patients (2.1%) had head trauma, and 31 patients (16.4%) had torso trauma. All patients with head trauma died during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation management. In patients with torso trauma, 30-day survival was not significantly different compared with that in those without trauma (31.5% vs. 41.9%, P = 0.60); good neurological outcomes were almost the same (26.0% vs. 25.8%, P = 1.00). Approximately half of the patients with torso trauma (48%) underwent transarterial embolization. Conclusion Patients treated with ECPR can suffer a variety of traumatic injuries from the time of collapse to the establishment of ECMO. Head trauma may be lethal and warrants caution. With appropriate treatment, patients with torso trauma may have an equivalent prognosis to those without traumatic complications.
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- Taichi Kato
- Tertiary Emergency Medical Center, Tokyo Metropolitan Bokutoh Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tertiary Emergency Medical Center, Tokyo Metropolitan Bokutoh Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tertiary Emergency Medical Center, Tokyo Metropolitan Bokutoh Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tertiary Emergency Medical Center, Tokyo Metropolitan Bokutoh Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Bray JE, Grasner JT, Nolan JP, Iwami T, Ong MEH, Finn J, McNally B, Nehme Z, Sasson C, Tijssen J, Lim SL, Tjelmeland I, Wnent J, Dicker B, Nishiyama C, Doherty Z, Welsford M, Perkins GD. Cardiac Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Outcome Reports: 2024 Update of the Utstein Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Registry Template. Circulation 2024; 150:e203-e223. [PMID: 39045706 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000001243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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The Utstein Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation Registry Template, introduced in 1991 and updated in 2004 and 2015, standardizes data collection to enable research, evaluation, and comparisons of systems of care. The impetus for the current update stemmed from significant advances in the field and insights from registry development and regional comparisons. This 2024 update involved representatives of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation and used a modified Delphi process. Every 2015 Utstein data element was reviewed for relevance, priority (core or supplemental), and improvement. New variables were proposed and refined. All changes were voted on for inclusion. The 2015 domains-system, dispatch, patient, process, and outcomes-were retained. Further clarity is provided for the definitions of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest attended resuscitation and attempted resuscitation. Changes reflect advancements in dispatch, early response systems, and resuscitation care, as well as the importance of prehospital outcomes. Time intervals such as emergency medical service response time now emphasize precise reporting of the times used. New flowcharts aid the reporting of system effectiveness for patients with an attempted resuscitation and system efficacy for the Utstein comparator group. Recognizing the varying capacities of emergency systems globally, the writing group provided a minimal dataset for settings with developing emergency medical systems. Supplementary variables are considered useful for research purposes. These revisions aim to elevate data collection and reporting transparency by registries and researchers and to advance international comparisons and collaborations. The overarching objective remains the improvement of outcomes for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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Tsuchida T, Ono K, Takahashi M, Hayamaizu M, Mizugaki A, Maekawa K, Wada T, Hayakawa M. Simultaneous prognostic score validation in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest by a post-hoc analysis based on national multicenter registry. Sci Rep 2024; 14:18745. [PMID: 39138314 PMCID: PMC11322376 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-69815-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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Using a nationwide multicenter prospective registry in Japan's data, we calculated prognostic and predictive scores, including the Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA); Cardiac Arrest Hospital Prognosis (CAHP); Nonshockable rhythm, Unwitnessed arrest, Long no-flow or Long low-flow period, blood PH < 7.2, Lactate > 7.0 mmol/L, End-stage chronic kidney disease on dialysis, Age ≥ 85 years, Still resuscitation, and Extracardiac cause (NULL-PLEASE); revised post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome for Therapeutic hypothermia (rCAST); and MIRACLE2 scores, for adult patients with cardiac arrest. The MIRACLE2 score was validated with the modified MIRACLE2 score, which excludes information of pupillary reflexes. Each score was calculated only for the cases with no missing data for the variables used. These scores' accuracies were compared using neurological outcomes 30 days after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OOHCA). Patients with a cerebral performance category scale of 1 or 2 were designated as having favorable neurological outcomes. Each score's discrimination ability was evaluated by the receiver operating characteristic curve's area under the curve (AUC). To assess in detail in areas of high specificity and high sensitivity, which are areas of interest to clinicians, partial AUCs were also used. The analysis included 11,924 hospitalized adult patients. The AUCs of the OHCA, MIRACLE2, CAHP, rCAST, and NULL-PLEASE scores for favorable neurological outcomes were 0.713, 0.727, 0.785, 0.761, and 0.831, respectively. The CAHP and NULL-PLEASE scores were significantly more accurate than the rest. Accuracies did not differ significantly between the CAHP and NULL-PLEASE scores. The NULL-PLEASE score was significantly better at discriminating favorable neurological prognoses at 30 days in patients with OOHCA compared to other scoring systems.
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- Takumi Tsuchida
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, N14W5 Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan
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- Ono Biostat Consulting, Naritahigashi, Suginami-Ku, Tokyo, 166-0015, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, N14W5 Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, N14W5 Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, N14W5 Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, N14W5 Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, N14W5 Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, N14W5 Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan.
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Tamura T, Narumiya H, Homma K, Suzuki M. Combination of Hydrogen Inhalation and Hypothermic Temperature Control After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Post hoc Analysis of the Efficacy of Inhaled Hydrogen on Neurologic Outcome Following Brain Ischemia During PostCardiac Arrest Care II Trial. Crit Care Med 2024:00003246-990000000-00362. [PMID: 39133068 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000006395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The Efficacy of Inhaled Hydrogen on Neurologic Outcome Following Brain Ischemia During Post-Cardiac Arrest Care (HYBRID) II trial (jRCTs031180352) suggested that hydrogen inhalation may reduce post-cardiac arrest brain injury (PCABI). However, the combination of hypothermic target temperature management (TTM) and hydrogen inhalation on outcomes is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the combined effect of hydrogen inhalation and hypothermic TTM on outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). DESIGN Post hoc analysis of a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial. SETTING Fifteen Japanese ICUs. PATIENTS Cardiogenic OHCA enrolled in the HYBRID II trial. INTERVENTIONS Hydrogen mixed oxygen (hydrogen group) versus oxygen alone (control group). MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS TTM was performed at a target temperature of 32-34°C (TTM32-TTM34) or 35-36°C (TTM35-TTM36) per the institutional protocol. The association between hydrogen + TTM32-TTM34 and 90-day good neurologic outcomes was analyzed using generalized estimating equations. The 90-day survival was compared between the hydrogen and control groups under TTM32-TTM34 and TTM35-TTM36, respectively. The analysis included 72 patients (hydrogen [n = 39] and control [n = 33] groups) with outcome data. TTM32-TTM34 was implemented in 25 (64%) and 24 (73%) patients in the hydrogen and control groups, respectively (p = 0.46). Under TTM32-TTM34, 17 (68%) and 9 (38%) patients achieved good neurologic outcomes in the hydrogen and control groups, respectively (relative risk: 1.81 [95% CI, 1.05-3.66], p < 0.05). Hydrogen + TTM32-TTM34 was independently associated with good neurologic outcomes (adjusted odds ratio 16.10 [95% CI, 1.88-138.17], p = 0.01). However, hydrogen + TTM32-TTM34 did not improve survival compared with TTM32-TTM34 alone (adjusted hazard ratio: 0.22 [95% CI, 0.05-1.06], p = 0.06). CONCLUSIONS Hydrogen + TTM32-TTM34 was associated with improved neurologic outcomes after cardiogenic OHCA compared with TTM32-TTM34 monotherapy. Hydrogen inhalation is a promising treatment option for reducing PCABI when combined with TTM32-TTM34.
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- Tomoyoshi Tamura
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
- Center for Molecular Hydrogen Medicine, Keio University, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daini Hospital, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
- Center for Molecular Hydrogen Medicine, Keio University, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tokyo Dental College Ichikawa General Hospital, Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan
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Stirparo G, Bellini L, Solla D, Stirparo P, Fagoni N, Gambolò L. Should basic life support-defibrillator training be compulsory for newly licensed Italian physicians? An observational study. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2024; 25:632-636. [PMID: 38916227 PMCID: PMC11262733 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a relevant event with a fatal outcome in most cases. Basic life support-defibrillator (BLSD) training is central to rescuing a patient in arrest and ensuring that the patient has a better chance of returning to spontaneous circulation. Despite this, BLSD training is not mandatory for newly licensed physicians. Our study aims to evaluate the preparedness of newly qualified doctors to manage an OHCA and the impact of BLSD training. MATERIALS AND METHODS We tested 120 newly qualified doctors, members of the 'Italian Society of Medicine and Scientific Divulgation' network, evaluating their practical and theoretical knowledge in managing an OHCA before and after a BLSD training course conducted according to the American Heart Association guidelines. RESULTS Fifty-nine physicians (49.2%) had an adequate background of the theoretical basis of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); 37 (30.8%) were able to perform effective CPR on a mannequin, but only 19 (15.8%) were able to perform effective CPR with adequate depth and frequency of compressions. After the BLSD training course, 111 physicians (92.5%) were able to perform effective and quality CPR on a mannequin with feedback. CONCLUSION In Italy, BLSD training for physicians is not mandatory, and newly licensed physicians showed good knowledge of the theoretical basis of CPR, but few of them performed compressions of adequate depth and frequency. These results should guide future educational policy decisions in Italian academies.
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- Giuseppe Stirparo
- SIMED Società Italiana di Medicina e Divulgazione Scientifica, Parma
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- SIMED Società Italiana di Medicina e Divulgazione Scientifica, Parma
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- SIMED Società Italiana di Medicina e Divulgazione Scientifica, Parma
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- SIMED Società Italiana di Medicina e Divulgazione Scientifica, Parma
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Perkins GD, Neumar R, Hsu CH, Hirsch KG, Aneman A, Becker LB, Couper K, Callaway CW, Hoedemaekers CWE, Lim SL, Meurer W, Olasveengen T, Sekhon MS, Skrifvars M, Soar J, Tsai MS, Vengamma B, Nolan JP. Improving Outcomes After Post-Cardiac Arrest Brain Injury: A Scientific Statement From the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. Resuscitation 2024; 201:110196. [PMID: 38932555 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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This scientific statement presents a conceptual framework for the pathophysiology of post-cardiac arrest brain injury, explores reasons for previous failure to translate preclinical data to clinical practice, and outlines potential paths forward. Post-cardiac arrest brain injury is characterized by 4 distinct but overlapping phases: ischemic depolarization, reperfusion repolarization, dysregulation, and recovery and repair. Previous research has been challenging because of the limitations of laboratory models; heterogeneity in the patient populations enrolled; overoptimistic estimation of treatment effects leading to suboptimal sample sizes; timing and route of intervention delivery; limited or absent evidence that the intervention has engaged the mechanistic target; and heterogeneity in postresuscitation care, prognostication, and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments. Future trials must tailor their interventions to the subset of patients most likely to benefit and deliver this intervention at the appropriate time, through the appropriate route, and at the appropriate dose. The complexity of post-cardiac arrest brain injury suggests that monotherapies are unlikely to be as successful as multimodal neuroprotective therapies. Biomarkers should be developed to identify patients with the targeted mechanism of injury, to quantify its severity, and to measure the response to therapy. Studies need to be adequately powered to detect effect sizes that are realistic and meaningful to patients, their families, and clinicians. Study designs should be optimized to accelerate the evaluation of the most promising interventions. Multidisciplinary and international collaboration will be essential to realize the goal of developing effective therapies for post-cardiac arrest brain injury.
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Tabata R, Tagami T, Suzuki K, Amano T, Takahashi H, Numata H, Kitano S, Kitamura N, Ogawa S. Effect of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for layperson bystanders on outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A prospective multicenter observational study. Resuscitation 2024; 201:110314. [PMID: 38992559 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Effective bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients. However, the effect of CPR training on the rate of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) among laypersons has yet to be thoroughly evaluated. METHODS This prospective, multicenter observational study was conducted across 42 centers in Japan. We assessed OHCA patients who received bystander CPR from a layperson, excluding those performed by healthcare staff. The primary outcome was the ROSC rate. Secondary outcomes included pre-hospital ROSC, ROSC after hospital arrival, favorable neurological outcomes, and 30-day survival. Propensity score with inverse probability treatment weighting (IPTW) was used to adjust for confounders, including age, sex, presence or absence of witnesses, and past medical history. RESULTS A total of 969 OHCA patients were included, divided into CPR-trained (n = 322) and control (n = 647). Before adjustment, the ROSC rate was higher in the trained group than the control (40.1% vs. 30.1%, P < 0.01). After IPTW adjustment, the trained group showed a significantly higher ROSC rate (36.7% vs. 30.6%; P = 0.02). All secondary outcomes in the trained group were significantly improved before adjustment. After IPTW adjustment, the trained group showed improved rates of pre-hospital ROSC and ROSC after hospital arrival (30.7% vs. 24.0%; P < 0.01, 23.9% vs. 20.7%; P = 0.04). There were no differences in neurological outcomes and 30-day survival. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that CPR training for laypersons was associated with increased ROSC rates in OHCA patients, indicating potential advantages of CPR training for non-healthcare professionals.
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- Ryusei Tabata
- The Graduate School of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University, Japan; Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School Tamanagayama Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School Musashikosugi Hospital, Japan.
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- The Graduate School of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University, Japan; Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School Tamanagayama Hospital, Japan
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- The Graduate School of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University, Japan; Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School Tamanagayama Hospital, Japan
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- The Graduate School of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University, Japan; Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School Tamanagayama Hospital, Japan
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- The Graduate School of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University, Japan; Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School Tamanagayama Hospital, Japan
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- The Graduate School of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University, Japan; Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School Tamanagayama Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Kimitsu Chuo Hospital, Japan
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- The Graduate School of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University, Japan
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Grasner JT, Bray JE, Nolan JP, Iwami T, Ong MEH, Finn J, McNally B, Nehme Z, Sasson C, Tijssen J, Lim SL, Tjelmeland I, Wnent J, Dicker B, Nishiyama C, Doherty Z, Welsford M, Perkins GD. Cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation outcome reports: 2024 update of the Utstein Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Registry template. Resuscitation 2024; 201:110288. [PMID: 39045606 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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The Utstein Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation Registry Template, introduced in 1991 and updated in 2004 and 2015, standardizes data collection to enable research, evaluation, and comparisons of systems of care. The impetus for the current update stemmed from significant advances in the field and insights from registry development and regional comparisons. This 2024 update involved representatives of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation and used a modified Delphi process. Every 2015 Utstein data element was reviewed for relevance, priority (core or supplemental), and improvement. New variables were proposed and refined. All changes were voted on for inclusion. The 2015 domains-system, dispatch, patient, process, and outcomes-were retained. Further clarity is provided for the definitions of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest attended resuscitation and attempted resuscitation. Changes reflect advancements in dispatch, early response systems, and resuscitation care, as well as the importance of prehospital outcomes. Time intervals such as emergency medical service response time now emphasize precise reporting of the times used. New flowcharts aid the reporting of system effectiveness for patients with an attempted resuscitation and system efficacy for the Utstein comparator group. Recognizing the varying capacities of emergency systems globally, the writing group provided a minimal dataset for settings with developing emergency medical systems. Supplementary variables are considered useful for research purposes. These revisions aim to elevate data collection and reporting transparency by registries and researchers and to advance international comparisons and collaborations. The overarching objective remains the improvement of outcomes for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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Palatinus HN, Johnson MA, Wang HE, Hoareau GL, Youngquist ST. Early intramuscular adrenaline administration is associated with improved survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2024; 201:110266. [PMID: 38857847 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Early administration of adrenaline is associated with improved survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Delays in vascular access may impact the timely delivery of adrenaline. Novel methods for administering adrenaline before vascular access may enhance survival. The objective of this study was to determine whether an initial intramuscular (IM) adrenaline dose followed by standard IV/IO adrenaline is associated with improved survival after OHCA. METHODS STUDY DESIGN We conducted a before-and-after study of the implementation of an early, first-dose IM adrenaline EMS protocol for adult OHCAs. The pre-intervention period took place between January 2010 and October 2019. The post-intervention period was between November 2019 and May 2024. SETTING Single-center urban, two-tiered EMS agency. PARTICIPANTS Adult, nontraumatic OHCA meeting criteria for adrenaline use. INTERVENTION Single dose (5 mg) IM adrenaline. All other care, including subsequent IV or IO adrenaline, followed international guidelines. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcome was survival to hospital discharge. Secondary outcomes were time from EMS arrival to the first dose of adrenaline, survival to hospital admission, and favorable neurologic function at discharge. RESULTS Among 1405 OHCAs, 420 (29.9%) received IM adrenaline and 985 (70.1%) received usual care. Fifty-two patients received the first dose of adrenaline through the IV or IO route within the post-intervention period and were included in the standard care group analysis. Age was younger and bystander CPR was higher in the IM adrenaline group. All other characteristics were similar between IM and standard care cohorts. Time to adrenaline administration was faster for the IM cohort [(median 4.3 min (IQR 3.0-6.0) vs. 7.8 min (IQR 5.8-10.4)]. Compared with standard care, IM adrenaline was associated with improved survival to hospital admission (37.1% vs. 31.6%; aOR 1.37, 95% CI 1.06-1.77), hospital survival (11.0% vs 7.0%; aOR 1.73, 95% CI 1.10-2.71) and favorable neurologic status at hospital discharge (9.8% vs 6.2%; aOR 1.72, 95% CI 1.07-2.76). CONCLUSION In this single-center before-and-after implementation study, an initial IM dose of adrenaline as an adjunct to standard care was associated with improved survival to hospital admission, survival to hospital discharge, and functional survival. A randomized controlled trial is needed to fully assess the potential benefit of IM adrenaline delivery in OHCA.
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- Helen N Palatinus
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, United States.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, United States; Nora Eccles-Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, United States; Salt Lake City Fire Department, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Javaudin F, Canon V, Heidet M, Bougouin W, Youssfi Y, Beganton F, Empana JP, Chocron R, Jouven X, Marijon E, Hubert H, Dumas F, Cariou A. HIV status and lay bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation initiation for witnessed cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2024; 201:110269. [PMID: 38852828 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Early initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by bystanders of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) significantly improves survival and neurological outcomes. However, misconceptions about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission risk during CPR can deter lay bystanders from performing resuscitation. The aim of this study was to compare the rate of CPR initiation by lay bystanders who witnessed OHCA in subjects with and without HIV infection. METHODS We analysed data from the two French cardiac arrest registries (SDEC and RéAC) from 2012 to 2020. We identified HIV-positive individuals from the French National Health Insurance database for the SDEC registry, and directly from the RéAC registry data. We used logistic regression models to assess the association between CPR initiation by lay bystanders and the victim's HIV status. RESULTS Of 58,177 witnessed OHCA cases, 192 (0.3%) occurred in HIV-positive subjects. These individuals were younger, more often male, and presented more shockable initial rhythms compared with subjects without HIV. Overall, there was no difference in the CPR initiation rate according to the HIV status (57.3% vs 47.6%, adjusted odds ratio 1.11, 95% confidence interval 0.83-1.48). The CPR initiation rate also did not differ by location between victims with or without HIV (home: 57.7% vs 45.4%; public places: 56.0% vs 53.6%; p for interaction = 0.46). Survival and neurological outcomes at hospital discharge did not differ based on the HIV status. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed that the rate of CPR initiation by lay bystanders did not differ between HIV and non-HIV subjects during OHCA.
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- François Javaudin
- Paris Sudden Death Expertise Center, 75015 Paris, France; Emergency Department, Nantes University Hospital, 44000 Nantes, France. https://twitter.com/FJavaudin
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- Université de Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS: Évaluation des Technologies de Santé et des Pratiques Médicales, 59000 Lille, France; French National Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Registry Research Group (Registre Électronique des Arrêts Cardiaques), 59000 Lille, France
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- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), SAMU 94 and Emergency Department, Hôpitaux universitaires Henri Mondor, Créteil, France; Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), EA-3956 (Control in Intelligent Networks [CIR]), Créteil, France
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- Paris Sudden Death Expertise Center, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, INSERM U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center (PARCC), European Georges Pompidou Hospital, 75015 Paris, France; Medical Intensive Care Unit, Ramsay Générale de Santé, Hôpital Privé Jacques Cartier, 6 Avenue du Noyer Lambert, 91300 Massy, France; AfterROSC Network, Paris, France
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- Paris Sudden Death Expertise Center, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, INSERM U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center (PARCC), European Georges Pompidou Hospital, 75015 Paris, France
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- Paris Sudden Death Expertise Center, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, INSERM U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center (PARCC), European Georges Pompidou Hospital, 75015 Paris, France
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- Paris Sudden Death Expertise Center, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, INSERM U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center (PARCC), European Georges Pompidou Hospital, 75015 Paris, France
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- Paris Sudden Death Expertise Center, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, INSERM U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center (PARCC), European Georges Pompidou Hospital, 75015 Paris, France; Emergency Department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Paris, France
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- Paris Sudden Death Expertise Center, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, INSERM U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center (PARCC), European Georges Pompidou Hospital, 75015 Paris, France; Cardiology Department, AP-HP, European Georges Pompidou Hospital, 75015 Paris, France
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- Paris Sudden Death Expertise Center, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, INSERM U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center (PARCC), European Georges Pompidou Hospital, 75015 Paris, France; Cardiology Department, AP-HP, European Georges Pompidou Hospital, 75015 Paris, France
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- Université de Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS: Évaluation des Technologies de Santé et des Pratiques Médicales, 59000 Lille, France; French National Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Registry Research Group (Registre Électronique des Arrêts Cardiaques), 59000 Lille, France
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- Paris Sudden Death Expertise Center, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, INSERM U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center (PARCC), European Georges Pompidou Hospital, 75015 Paris, France; Emergency Department, AP-HP, Cochin-Hotel-Dieu Hospital, 75014 Paris, France
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- Paris Sudden Death Expertise Center, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, INSERM U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center (PARCC), European Georges Pompidou Hospital, 75015 Paris, France; AfterROSC Network, Paris, France; Medical Intensive Care Unit, AP-HP, Cochin Hospital, 75014 Paris, France
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Leung KHB, Hartley L, Moncur L, Gillon S, Short S, Chan TCY, Clegg GR. Assessing feasibility of proposed extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation programmes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Scotland via geospatial modelling. Resuscitation 2024; 200:110256. [PMID: 38806142 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) can improve survival for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). We sought to assess the feasibility of a proposed ECPR programme in Scotland, considering both in-hospital and pre-hospital implementation scenarios. METHODS We included treated OHCAs in Scotland aged 16-70 between August 2018 and March 2022. We defined those clinically eligible for ECPR as patients where the initial rhythm was ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, or pulseless electrical activity, and where pre-hospital return of spontaneous circulation was not achieved. We computed the call-to-ECPR access time interval as the amount of time from emergency medical service (EMS) call reception to either arrival at an ECPR-ready hospital or arrival of a pre-hospital ECPR crew. We determined the number of patients that had access to ECPR within 45 min, and estimated the number of additional survivors as a result. RESULTS A total of 6,639 OHCAs were included in the geospatial modelling, 1,406 of which were eligible for ECPR. Depending on the implementation scenario, 52.9-112.6 (13.8-29.4%) OHCAs per year had a call-to-ECPR access time within 45 min, with pre-hospital implementation scenarios having greater and earlier access to ECPR for OHCA patients. We further estimated that an ECPR programme in Scotland would yield 11.8-28.2 additional survivors per year, with the pre-hospital implementation scenarios yielding higher numbers. CONCLUSION An ECPR programme for OHCA in Scotland could provide access to ECPR to a modest number of eligible OHCA patients, with pre-hospital ECPR implementation scenarios yielding higher access to ECPR and higher numbers of additional survivors.
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- K H Benjamin Leung
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Scottish Ambulance Service, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, Scotland
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, Scotland; Great North Air Ambulance Service, Eaglescliffe, England
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, Scotland
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Scottish Ambulance Service, Edinburgh, Scotland; Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, Scotland; Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Delnoij TSR, Suverein MM, Essers BAB, Hermanides RC, Otterspoor L, Elzo Kraemer CV, Vlaar APJ, van der Heijden JJ, Scholten E, den Uil C, Akin S, de Metz J, van der Horst ICC, Maessen JG, Lorusso R, van de Poll MCG. Cost-effectiveness of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation vs. conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a pre-planned, trial-based economic evaluation. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. ACUTE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE 2024; 13:484-492. [PMID: 38652269 DOI: 10.1093/ehjacc/zuae050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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AIMS When out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) becomes refractory, extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is a potential option to restore circulation and improve the patient's outcome. However, ECPR requires specific materials and highly skilled personnel, and it is unclear whether increased survival and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) justify these costs. METHODS AND RESULTS This cost-effectiveness study was part of the INCEPTION study, a multi-centre, pragmatic randomized trial comparing hospital-based ECPR to conventional CPR (CCPR) in patients with refractory OHCA in 10 cardiosurgical centres in the Netherlands. We analysed healthcare costs in the first year and measured HRQOL using the EQ-5D-5L at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs), cost-effectiveness planes, and acceptability curves were calculated. Sensitivity analyses were performed for per-protocol and as-treated subgroups as well as imputed productivity loss in deceased patients. In total, 132 patients were enrolled: 62 in the CCPR and 70 in the ECPR group. The difference in mean costs after 1 year was €5109 (95% confidence interval -7264 to 15 764). Mean quality-adjusted life year (QALY) after 1 year was 0.15 in the ECPR group and 0.11 in the CCPR group, resulting in an ICER of €121 643 per additional QALY gained. The acceptability curve shows that at a willingness-to-pay threshold of €80.000, the probability of ECPR being cost-effective compared with CCPR is 36%. Sensitivity analysis showed increasing ICER in the per-protocol and as-treated groups and lower probabilities of acceptance. CONCLUSION Hospital-based ECPR in refractory OHCA has a low probability of being cost-effective in a trial-based economic evaluation.
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- Thijs S R Delnoij
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technical Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Center location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine and Department of Cardiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, HagaZiekenhuis, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, OLVG, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Hans FP, Benning L, Pooth JS, Busch HJ. A potentially lifesaving error: unintentional high-dose adrenaline administration in anaphylaxis-induced cardiac arrest; a case report. Int J Emerg Med 2024; 17:78. [PMID: 38943049 PMCID: PMC11212146 DOI: 10.1186/s12245-024-00663-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a crucial skill for emergency medical services. As high-risk-low-frequency events pose an immense mental load to providers, concepts of crew resource management, non-technical skills and the science of human errors are intended to prepare healthcare providers for high-pressure situations. However, medical errors occur, and organizations and institutions face the challenge of providing a blame-free error culture to achieve continuous improvement by avoiding similar errors in the future. In this case, we report a critical medical error during an anaphylaxis-associated cardiac arrest, its handling and the unexpected yet favourable outcome for the patient. CASE PRESENTATION During an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to chemotherapy-induced anaphylaxis, a patient received a 10-fold dose of epinephrine due to shortcomings in communication and standardization via a central venous port catheter. The patient converted from a non-shockable rhythm into a pulseless ventricular tachycardia and subsequently into ventricular fibrillation. The patient was cardioverted and defibrillated and had a return of spontaneous circulation with profound hypotension only 6 min after the administration of 10 mg epinephrine. The patient survived without any residues or neurological impairment. CONCLUSIONS This case demonstrates the potential deleterious effects of shortcomings in communication and deviation from standard protocols, especially in emergencies. Here, precise instructions, closed-loop communication and unambiguous labelling of syringes would probably have avoided the epinephrine overdose central to this case. Interestingly, this serious error may have saved the patient's life, as it led to the development of a shockable rhythm. Furthermore, as the patient was still in profound hypotension after administering 10 mg of epinephrine, this high dose might have counteracted the severe vasoplegic state in anaphylaxis-associated cardiac arrest. Lastly, as the patient was receiving care for advanced malignancy, the likelihood of termination of resuscitation in the initial non-shockable cardiac arrest was significant and possibly averted by the medication error.
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- Felix Patricius Hans
- University Emergency Department, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- University Emergency Department, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Emergency Department, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Emergency Department, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Bray J, Rea T, Parnia S, Morgan RW, Wik L, Sutton R. Wolf Creek XVII Part 6: Physiology-Guided CPR. Resusc Plus 2024; 18:100589. [PMID: 38444864 PMCID: PMC10912729 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Introduction Physiology-guided cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) offers the potential to optimize resuscitation and enable early prognosis. Methods Physiology-Guided CPR was one of six focus topic for the Wolf Creek XVII Conference held on June 14-17, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. International thought leaders and scientists in the field of cardiac arrest resuscitation from academia and industry were invited. Participants submitted via online survey knowledge gaps, barriers to translation and research priorities for each focus topic. Expert panels used the survey results and their own perspectives and insights to create and present a preliminary unranked list for each category, which was then debated, revised and ranked by all attendees to identify the top 5 for each category. Results Top knowledge gaps include identifying optimal strategies for the evaluation of physiology-guided CPR and the optimal values for existing patients using patient outcomes. The main barriers to translation are the limited usability outside of critical care environments and the training and equipment required for monitoring. The top research priorities are the development of clinically feasible and reliable methods to continuously and non-invasively monitor physiology during CPR and prospective human studies proving targeting parameters during CPR improves outcomes. Conclusion Physiology-guided CPR has the potential to provide individualized resuscitation and move away from a one-size-fits-all approach. Current understanding is limited, and clinical trials are lacking. Future developments need to consider the clinical application and applicability of measurement to all healthcare settings. Therefore, clinical trials using physiology-guided CPR for individualisation of resuscitation efforts are needed.
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- Janet Bray
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Prehospital, Resuscitation and Emergency Care Research Unit, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Emergency Medical Services Division of Public Health - Seattle & King County, United States, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, United States
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- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, United States
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States
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- National Service of Competence for Prehospital Acute Medicine (NAKOS), Department of Air Ambulance, Oslo, Norway
- Oslo University Hospital HF, Oslo, Norway
- Ullevål Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, United States
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States
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Barry T, Kasemiire A, Quinn M, Deasy C, Bury G, Masterson S, Segurado R, Murphy AW. Resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Ireland 2012-2020: Modelling national temporal developments and survival predictors. Resusc Plus 2024; 18:100641. [PMID: 38646094 PMCID: PMC11031785 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Aim To explore potential predictors of national out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survival, including health system developments and the COVID pandemic in Ireland. Methods National level OHCA registry data from 2012 through to 2020, relating to unwitnessed, and bystander witnessed OHCA were interrogated. Logistic regression models were built by including predictors through stepwise variable selection and enhancing the models by adding pairwise interactions that improved fit. Missing data sensitivity analyses were conducted using multiple imputation. Results The data included 18,177 cases. The final model included seventeen variables. Of these nine variables were involved in pairwise interactions. The COVID-19 period was associated with reduced survival (OR 0.61, 95%CI 0.43, 0.87), as were increasing age in years (OR 0.96, 95% CI 0.96, 0.97) and call response interval in minutes (OR 0.97, 95% CI 0.96, 0.99). Amiodarone administration (OR 3.91, 95% CI 2.80, 5.48), urban location (OR 1.40, 95% CI 1.12, 1.77), and chronological year over time (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.08, 1.20) were associated with increased survival. Conclusions National survival from OHCA has significantly increased incrementally over time in Ireland. The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with decreased survival even after accounting for potential disruption to key elements of bystander and EMS care. Further research is needed to understand and address the discrepancy between urban and rural OHCA survival. Information concerning pre-event patient health status and inpatient care process may yield important additional insights in future.
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- Tomás Barry
- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland
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- UCD Centre for Support and Training in Analysis and Research, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- National Ambulance Service, Health Services Executive, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Clinical Strategy and Evaluation’ Health Services Executive, National Ambulance Service, Ireland
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- UCD Centre for Support and Training in Analysis and Research, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Discipline of General Practice, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland
- UCD Centre for Support and Training in Analysis and Research, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- National Ambulance Service, Health Services Executive, Ireland
- School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- University College Dublin, Ireland
- Clinical Strategy and Evaluation’ Health Services Executive, National Ambulance Service, Ireland
- Discipline of General Practice, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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Norii T, Igarashi Y, Yoshino Y, Nakao S, Yang M, Albright D, Sklar DP, Crandall C. The effects of bystander interventions for foreign body airway obstruction on survival and neurological outcomes: Findings of the MOCHI registry. Resuscitation 2024; 199:110198. [PMID: 38582443 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) is a life-threatening condition. We aimed to quantify the impact of bystander FBAO interventions on survival and neurological outcomes. METHODS We conducted a Japan-wide prospective, multi-center, observational study including all FBAO patients who presented to the Emergency Department from April 2020 to March 2023. Information on bystander FBAO interventions was collected through interviews with emergency medical services personnel. Primary outcomes included 1-month survival and favorable neurologic outcome defined as Cerebral Performance Category 1 or 2. We performed a multivariable logistic regression and a Cox proportional hazards modeling to adjust for confounders. RESULTS We analyzed a total of 407 patients in the registry who had the median age of 82 years old (IQR 73-88). The FBAO incidents were often witnessed (86.5%, n = 352/407) and the witnesses intervened in just over half of the cases (54.5%, n = 192/352). The incidents frequently occurred at home (54.3%, n = 221/407) and nursing home (21.6%, n = 88/407). Common first interventions included suction (24.8%, n = 101/407) and back blow (20.9%, n = 85/407). The overall success rate of bystander interventions was 48.4% (n = 93/192). About half (48.2%, n = 196/407) survived to 1-month and 23.8% patients (n = 97/407) had a favorable neurological outcome. Adjusting for pre-specified confounders, bystander interventions were independently associated with survival (hazard ratio, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.39-0.77) and a favorable neurological outcome (adjusted OR, 2.18; 95% CI, 1.23-3.95). CONCLUSION Bystander interventions were independently associated with survival and favorable neurological outcome, however, they were performed only in the half of patients.
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- Tatsuya Norii
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico, USA; Department of Traumatology and Acute Critical Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School Hospital Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Nippon Medical School Musashi-Kosugi Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan.
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- Department of Traumatology and Acute Critical Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
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Zheng W, Zheng J, Wang C, Pan C, Zhang J, Liu R, Bian Y, Ma J, Cheng K, Xu F, Chen Y. The development history, current state, challenges, and future directions of the BASIC-OHCA registry in China: A narrative review. Resusc Plus 2024; 18:100588. [PMID: 38439934 PMCID: PMC10909623 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a major public health problem worldwide due to its high burden and poor outcomes. Despite progress in treatment, patient outcomes remain unsatisfactory, particularly in low-resource settings. The establishment of a registry is the first step towards gaining a comprehensive understanding of prevailing local conditions and identifying potential opportunities for improving patient survival. Here, we provide a narrative review of the BASeline Investigation of Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest (BASIC-OHCA), the first national OHCA registry in China, to introduce its development history, current state, challenges and future directions. We aim to enhance cross-cultural understanding by providing insights from China, while also serving as a reference for the implementation of large-scale registries in low-resource settings.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, and The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health, and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, and The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health, and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, and The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health, and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, and The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health, and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, and The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health, and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, and The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health, and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, and The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health, and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, and The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health, and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, and The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health, and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, and The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health, and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Catalisano G, Milazzo M, Simone B, Campanella S, Romana Catalanotto F, Ippolito M, Giarratano A, Baldi E, Cortegiani A. Intentional interruptions during compression only CPR: A scoping review. Resusc Plus 2024; 18:100623. [PMID: 38590448 PMCID: PMC11000192 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Introduction Out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains one of the main causes of death among industrialized countries. The initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by laypeople before the arrival of emergency medical services improves survival. Mouth-to-mouth ventilation may constitute a hindering factor to start bystander CPR, while during continuous chest compressions (CCC) CPR quality decreases rapidly. The aim of this scoping review is to examine the existing literature on strategies that investigate the inclusion of intentional pauses during compression-only resuscitation (CO-CPR) to improve the performance in the context of single lay rescuer OHCA. Methods The protocol of this Scoping review was prospectively registered in Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/rvn8j). A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, CINAHL was performed. Results Six articles were included. All studies were carried out on simulation manikins and involved a total of 1214 subjects. One study had a multicenter design. Three studies were randomized controlled simulation trials, the rest were prospective randomized crossover studies. The tested protocols were heterogeneous and compared CCC to CO-CPR with intentional interruptions of various length. The most common primary outcome was compressions depth. Compression rate, rescuers' perceived exertion and composite outcomes were also evaluated. Compressions depth and perceived exertion improved in most study groups while compression rate and chest compression fraction remained within guidelines indications. Conclusions In simulation studies, the inclusion of intentional interruptions during CO-CPR within the specific scenario of single rescuer bystander CPR during OHCA may improve the rate of compressions with correct depth and lower rate of perceived exertion. Further high-quality research and feasibility and safety of protocols incorporating intentional interruptions during CO-CPR may be justified.
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- Giulia Catalisano
- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia Intensive Care and Emergency. University Hospital Policlinico ‘Paolo Giaccone’, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia Intensive Care and Emergency. University Hospital Policlinico ‘Paolo Giaccone’, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia Intensive Care and Emergency. University Hospital Policlinico ‘Paolo Giaccone’, Palermo, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Science Research Team (RESTART), Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia Intensive Care and Emergency. University Hospital Policlinico ‘Paolo Giaccone’, Palermo, Italy
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Brodska H, Smalcova J, Kavalkova P, Lavage DR, Dusik M, Belohlavek J, Drabek T. Biomarkers for neuroprognostication after standard versus extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation - A sub-analysis of Prague-OHCA study. Resuscitation 2024; 199:110219. [PMID: 38649087 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Limited evidence exists for prognostic performance of biomarkers in patients resuscitated from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) with extracorporeal CPR (ECPR). We hypothesized that (1) the time course and (2) prognostic performance of biomarkers might differ between CPR and ECPR in a sub-analysis of Prague-OHCA study. METHODS Patients received either CPR (n = 164) or ECPR (n = 92). The primary outcome was favorable neurologic survival at 180 days [cerebral performance category (CPC) 1-2]. Secondary outcomes included biomarkers of neurologic injury, inflammation and hemocoagulation. RESULTS Favorable neurologic outcome was not different between groups: CPR 29.3% vs. ECPR 21.7%; p = 0.191. Biomarkers exhibited similar trajectories in both groups, with better values in patients with CPC 1-2. Procalcitonin (PCT) was higher in ECPR group at 24-72 h (all p < 0.01). Neuron-specific enolase (NSE), C-reactive protein and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio did not differ between groups. Platelets, D-dimers and fibrinogen were lower in ECPR vs. CPR groups at 24-72 h (all p < 0.001). ROC analysis (24-48-72 h) showed the best performance of NSE in both CPR and ECPR groups (AUC 0.89 vs. 0.78; 0.9 vs. 0.9; 0.91 vs. 0.9). PCT showed good performance specifically in ECPR (0.72 vs. 0.84; 0.73 vs. 0.87; 0.73 vs. 0.86). Optimal cutoff points of NSE and PCT were higher in ECPR vs. CPR. CONCLUSIONS Biomarkers exhibited similar trajectories although absolute values tended to be higher in ECPR. NSE had superior performance in both groups. PCT showed a good performance specifically in ECPR. Additional biomarkers may have modest incremental value. Prognostication algorithms should reflect the resuscitation method.
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- Helena Brodska
- Institute of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, U Nemocnice 499/2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic
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- First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Katerinska 32, Prague, Czech Republic; Emergency Medical Service in Prague, Korunni 98, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 2nd Department of Medicine - Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and General University Hospital in Prague, U Nemocnice 499/2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC, 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh PA 15213, United States
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- 2nd Department of Medicine - Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and General University Hospital in Prague, U Nemocnice 499/2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic
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- 2nd Department of Medicine - Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and General University Hospital in Prague, U Nemocnice 499/2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC, 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh PA 15213, United States; Safar Center for Resuscitation Research, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, John G. Rangos Research Center, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, United States.
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An S, Liu Y, Xi Q, Zhang Y, Gao Y, Zhang W. Standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation versus chest compressions only after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e079167. [PMID: 38724047 PMCID: PMC11086416 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The 2020 American Heart Association guidelines encourage lay rescuers to provide chest compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation to simplify the process and encourage cardiopulmonary resuscitation initiation. However, recent clinical trials had contradictory results about chest compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This study will aim to compare standard and chest compressions-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This study will retrieve only randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials from the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science and Embase databases. Data on study design, participant characteristics, intervention details and outcomes will be extracted by a unified standard form. Primary outcomes to be assessed are hospital admission, discharge, and 30-day survival, and return of spontaneous circulation. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation framework will evaluate the quality of evidence. Cochrane's tool for assessing the risk of bias will evaluate risk deviation. If the I2 statistic is lower than 40%, the fixed-effects model will be used for meta-analysis. Otherwise, the random-effects model will be used. The search will be performed following the publication of this protocol (estimated to occur on 30 December 2024). DISCUSSION This study will evaluate the effect of chest compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and provide evidence for cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION No patient or public entity will be involved in this study. Therefore, the study does not need to be ethically reviewed. The results of the study will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journal publications and committee conferences. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021295507.
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- Shulin An
- Department of Emergency Medicine and West China School of Nursing, Disaster Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and West China School of Nursing, Disaster Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and West China School of Nursing, Disaster Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and West China School of Nursing, Disaster Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and West China School of Nursing, Disaster Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and West China School of Nursing, Disaster Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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Scquizzato T, Skrifvars MB. Alternative defibrillation strategies: More answers and more questions. Resuscitation 2024; 198:110211. [PMID: 38609065 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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- Tommaso Scquizzato
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Emergency Care and Services, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Finland
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Meilandt C, Qvortrup M, Bøtker MT, Folke F, Borup L, Christensen HC, Milling L, Lauridsen KG, Løfgren B. Association Between Defibrillation Using LIFEPAK 15 or ZOLL X Series and Survival Outcomes in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Nationwide Cohort Study. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e033913. [PMID: 38533945 PMCID: PMC11179748 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.033913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Defibrillation is essential for achieving return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) with shockable rhythms. This study aimed to investigate if the type of defibrillator used was associated with ROSC in OHCA. METHODS AND RESULTS This study included adult patients with OHCA from the Danish Cardiac Arrest Registry from 2016 to 2021 with at least 1 defibrillation by the emergency medical services. We used multivariable logistic regression and a difference-in-difference analysis, including all patients with or without emergency medical services shock to assess the causal inference of using the different defibrillator models (LIFEPAK or ZOLL) for OHCA defibrillation. Among 6516 patients, 77% were male, the median age (quartile 1; quartile 3) was 70 (59; 79), and 57% achieved ROSC. In total, 5514 patients (85%) were defibrillated using LIFEPAK (ROSC: 56%) and 1002 patients (15%) were defibrillated using ZOLL (ROSC: 63%). Patients defibrillated using ZOLL had an increased adjusted odds ratio (aOR) for ROSC compared with LIFEPAK (aOR, 1.22 [95% CI, 1.04-1.43]). There was no significant difference in 30-day mortality (aOR, 1.11 [95% CI, 0.95-1.30]). Patients without emergency medical services defibrillation, but treated by ZOLL-equipped emergency medical services, had a nonsignificant aOR for ROSC compared with LIFEPAK (aOR, 1.10 [95% CI, 0.99-1.23]) and the difference-in-difference analysis was not statistically significant (OR, 1.10 [95% CI, 0.91-1.34]). CONCLUSIONS Defibrillation using ZOLL X Series was associated with increased odds for ROSC compared with defibrillation using LIFEPAK 15 for patients with OHCA. However, a difference-in-difference analysis suggested that other factors may be responsible for the observed association.
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- Carsten Meilandt
- Prehospital Emergency Medical Services, Central Denmark RegionAarhusDenmark
- Department of Research and DevelopmentPrehospital Emergency Medical Services, Central Denmark RegionAarhusDenmark
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- Department of CardiologyViborg Regional HospitalViborgDenmark
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- Prehospital Emergency Medical Services, Central Denmark RegionAarhusDenmark
- Department of Research and DevelopmentPrehospital Emergency Medical Services, Central Denmark RegionAarhusDenmark
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- Copenhagen Emergency Medical Services, Capital Region of DenmarkCopenhagenDenmark
- Department of CardiologyHerlev Gentofte University HospitalHerlevDenmark
- Department of Clinical MedicineUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Prehospital Emergency Medical Services, North Denmark RegionAalborgDenmark
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- The Prehospital Research Unit, Region of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
- Department of Regional Health ResearchUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
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- Research Center for Emergency MedicineAarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
- Department of MedicineRanders Regional HospitalRandersDenmark
- Department of Clinical MedicineAarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
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- Research Center for Emergency MedicineAarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
- Department of MedicineRanders Regional HospitalRandersDenmark
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Choi SY, Oh SH, Park KN, Youn CS, Kim HJ, Park SH, Lim JY, Kim HJ, Bang HJ. Association between early lactate-related variables and 6-month neurological outcome in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients. Am J Emerg Med 2024; 78:62-68. [PMID: 38217899 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The role of lactate measurement in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors remains controversial. We assessed the association between early lactate-related variables, OHCA characteristics, and long-term neurological outcome. METHODS In OHCA patients who received targeted temperature management, lactate levels were measured at 0, 12, and 24 h after the return of spontaneous circulation. We calculated lactate clearance and time-weighted cumulative lactate (TWCL), which represent the area under the time-lactate curve. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) and the adjusted odds ratios (AORs) of lactate-related variables for predicting 6-month poor outcome (Cerebral Performance Category 3-5) were evaluated. Interactions between lactate variables and characteristics of OHCA were evaluated by a multivariable logistic model with interaction terms and subgroup analysis. RESULTS A total of 347 OHCA patients were included. After adjustment, higher lactate levels at the three time points were associated with a poor outcome (AOR 1.10 [95% CI, 1.03-1.18], AOR 1.15 [95% CI, 1.02-1.29], and AOR 1.36 [95% CI, 1.15-1.60], respectively), while TWCL was the only lactate kinetics variable associated with a poor outcome (AOR 1.29 [95% CI, 1.12-1.49]). We identified several interactions between lactate-related variables and OHCA characteristics. In particular, the AUC of TWCL was excellent in cases of noncardiac etiology (AUC 0.92 [95% CI, 0.86-0.96] but only moderate in cardiac etiology (AUC 0.69 [95% CI, 0.62-0.75]). CONCLUSIONS Early lactate levels, especially at 24 h, and TWCL were independent predictors of neurologic outcome in these patients, whereas lactate clearance was not. The prognostic ability of lactate-related variables varied depending on the OHCA characteristics.
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- Se Young Choi
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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Caputo ML, Baldi E, Burkart R, Wilmes A, Cresta R, Benvenuti C, Oezkartal T, Cianella R, Primi R, Currao A, Bendotti S, Compagnoni S, Gentile FR, Anselmi L, Savastano S, Klersy C, Auricchio A. Validation of Utstein-Based score to predict return of spontaneous circulation (UB-ROSC) in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2024; 197:110113. [PMID: 38218400 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The Utstein Based-ROSC (UB-ROSC) score has been developed to predict ROSC in OHCA victims. Aim of the study was to validate the UB-ROSC score using two Utstein-based OHCA registries: the SWiss REgistry of Cardiac Arrest (SWISSRECA) and the Lombardia Cardiac Arrest Registry (Lombardia CARe), northern Italy. METHODS Consecutive patients with OHCA of any etiology occurring between January 1st, 2019 and December 31st 2021 were included in this retrospective validation study. UB-ROSC score was computed for each patient and categorized in one of three subgroups: low, medium or high likelihood of ROSC according to the UB-ROSC cut-offs (≤-19; -18 to 12; ≥13). To assess the performance of the UB-ROSC score in this new cohort, we assessed both discrimination and calibration. The score was plotted against the survival to hospital admission. RESULTS A total of 12.577 patients were included in the study. A sustained ROSC was obtained in 2.719 patients (22%). The UB-ROSC model resulted well calibrated and showed a good discrimination (AUC 0.71, 95% CI 0.70-0.72). In the low likelihood subgroup of UB-ROSC, only 10% of patients achieved ROSC, whereas the proportion raised to 36% for a score between -18 and 12 (OR 5.0, 95% CI 2.9-8.6, p < 0.001) and to 85% for a score ≥13 (OR 49.4, 95% CI 14.3-170.6, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS UB-ROSC score represents a reliable tool to predict ROSC probability in OHCA patients. Its application may help the medical decision-making process, providing a realistic stratification of the probability for ROSC.
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- Maria Luce Caputo
- Department of Cardiology, Cardiocentro Ticino Institute-EOC, Lugano, Switzerland; Fondazione Ticino Cuore, Lugano, Switzerland.
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Science Research Team (RESTART), Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Interassociation for Rescue Services (IVR-IAS), Aarau, Switzerland
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- Interassociation for Rescue Services (IVR-IAS), Aarau, Switzerland
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- Fondazione Ticino Cuore, Lugano, Switzerland; Federazione Cantonale Ticinese Servizi Autoambulanze, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiocentro Ticino Institute-EOC, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Federazione Cantonale Ticinese Servizi Autoambulanze, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Science Research Team (RESTART), Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Science Research Team (RESTART), Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Science Research Team (RESTART), Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Science Research Team (RESTART), Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Science Research Team (RESTART), Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Federazione Cantonale Ticinese Servizi Autoambulanze, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Science Research Team (RESTART), Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Service of Biostatistics and Clinical Trial Center, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiocentro Ticino Institute-EOC, Lugano, Switzerland; Fondazione Ticino Cuore, Lugano, Switzerland
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van Diepen S, Le May MR, Alfaro P, Goldfarb MJ, Luk A, Mathew R, Peretz-Larochelle M, Rayner-Hartley E, Russo JJ, Senaratne JM, Ainsworth C, Belley-Côté E, Fordyce CB, Kromm J, Overgaard CB, Schnell G, Wong GC. Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Cardiovascular Critical Care Society/Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology Clinical Practice Update on Optimal Post Cardiac Arrest and Refractory Cardiac Arrest Patient Care. Can J Cardiol 2024; 40:524-539. [PMID: 38604702 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2024.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Survival to hospital discharge among patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is low and important regional differences in treatment practices and survival have been described. Since the 2017 publication of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society's position statement on OHCA care, multiple randomized controlled trials have helped to better define optimal post cardiac arrest care. This working group provides updated guidance on the timing of cardiac catheterization in patients with ST-elevation and without ST-segment elevation, on a revised temperature control strategy targeting normothermia instead of hypothermia, blood pressure, oxygenation, and ventilation parameters, and on the treatment of rhythmic and periodic electroencephalography patterns in patients with a resuscitated OHCA. In addition, prehospital trials have helped craft new expert opinions on antiarrhythmic strategies (amiodarone or lidocaine) and outline the potential role for double sequential defibrillation in patients with refractory cardiac arrest when equipment and training is available. Finally, we advocate for regionalized OHCA care systems with admissions to a hospital capable of integrating their post OHCA care with comprehensive on-site cardiovascular services and provide guidance on the potential role of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in patients with refractory cardiac arrest. We believe that knowledge translation through national harmonization and adoption of contemporary best practices has the potential to improve survival and functional outcomes in the OHCA population.
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- Sean van Diepen
- Department of Critical Care Medicine and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; CAPITAL Research Group, Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Royal Columbian Hospital, Division of Cardiology, University of British Columbia, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; CAPITAL Research Group, Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Vancouver General Hospital and the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
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- Libin Cardiovascular Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Vancouver General Hospital and the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Tang X, Wang Y, Ma H, Wang A, Zhou Y, Li S, Pei R, Cui H, Peng Y, Piao M. Detection and Evaluation for High-Quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Based on a Three-Dimensional Motion Capture System: A Feasibility Study. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:2154. [PMID: 38610365 PMCID: PMC11014185 DOI: 10.3390/s24072154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and training are important for successful revival during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). However, existing training faces challenges in quantifying each aspect. This study aimed to explore the possibility of using a three-dimensional motion capture system to accurately and effectively assess CPR operations, particularly about the non-quantified arm postures, and analyze the relationship among them to guide students to improve their performance. We used a motion capture system (Mars series, Nokov, China) to collect compression data about five cycles, recording dynamic data of each marker point in three-dimensional space following time and calculating depth and arm angles. Most unstably deviated to some extent from the standard, especially for the untrained students. Five data sets for each parameter per individual all revealed statistically significant differences (p < 0.05). The correlation between Angle 1' and Angle 2' for trained (rs = 0.203, p < 0.05) and untrained students (rs = -0.581, p < 0.01) showed a difference. Their performance still needed improvement. When conducting assessments, we should focus on not only the overall performance but also each compression. This study provides a new perspective for quantifying compression parameters, and future efforts should continue to incorporate new parameters and analyze the relationship among them.
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- Xingyi Tang
- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China; (X.T.); (Y.W.); (H.M.); (A.W.); (Y.Z.); (S.L.); (R.P.)
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China; (X.T.); (Y.W.); (H.M.); (A.W.); (Y.Z.); (S.L.); (R.P.)
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China; (X.T.); (Y.W.); (H.M.); (A.W.); (Y.Z.); (S.L.); (R.P.)
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China; (X.T.); (Y.W.); (H.M.); (A.W.); (Y.Z.); (S.L.); (R.P.)
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China; (X.T.); (Y.W.); (H.M.); (A.W.); (Y.Z.); (S.L.); (R.P.)
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China; (X.T.); (Y.W.); (H.M.); (A.W.); (Y.Z.); (S.L.); (R.P.)
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China; (X.T.); (Y.W.); (H.M.); (A.W.); (Y.Z.); (S.L.); (R.P.)
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- School of Computer and Communication Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; (H.C.); (Y.P.)
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- School of Computer and Communication Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; (H.C.); (Y.P.)
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China; (X.T.); (Y.W.); (H.M.); (A.W.); (Y.Z.); (S.L.); (R.P.)
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Hup RG, Linssen EC, Eversdijk M, Verbruggen B, Bak MA, Habibovic M, Kop WJ, Willems DL, Dekker LR, Haakma R, Vernooij CA, Kooy TA, Tan HL, Vullings R. Rationale and design of the BECA project: Smartwatch-based activation of the chain of survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resusc Plus 2024; 17:100576. [PMID: 38370313 PMCID: PMC10869921 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Aim Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a major health problem, and the overall survival rate is low (4.6%-16.4%). The initiation of the current chain of survival depends on the presence of a witness of the cardiac arrest, which is not present in 29.7%-63.4% of the cases. Furthermore, a delay in starting this chain is common in witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This project aims to reduce morbidity and mortality due to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest by developing a smartwatch-based solution to expedite the chain of survival in the case of (un)witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Methods Within the 'Beating Cardiac Arrest' project, we aim to develop a demonstrator product that detects out-of-hospital cardiac arrest using photoplethysmography and accelerometer analysis, and autonomously alerts emergency medical services. A target group study will be performed to determine who benefits the most from this product. Furthermore, several clinical studies will be conducted to capture or simulate data on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases, as to develop detection algorithms and validate their diagnostic performance. For this, the product will be worn by patients at high risk for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, by volunteers who will temporarily interrupt blood flow in their arm by inflating a blood pressure cuff, and by patients who undergo cardiac electrophysiologic and implantable cardioverter defibrillator testing procedures. Moreover, studies on psychosocial and ethical acceptability will be conducted, consisting of surveys, focus groups, and interviews. These studies will focus on end-user preferences and needs, to ensure that important individual and societal values are respected in the design process.
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- Roelof G. Hup
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Center of Research on Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Department of Ethics, Law and Humanities, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Ethics, Law and Humanities, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Center of Research on Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Center of Research on Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Ethics, Law and Humanities, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Patient Care & Monitoring, Philips Research, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Patient Care & Monitoring, Philips Research, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Research and Development Department, Stan B.V., Elburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Netherlands Heart Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Park JH, Choi Y, Ro YS, Song KJ, Shin SD. Establishing the Korean Out-of-Hospital cardiac arrest registry (KOHCAR). Resusc Plus 2024; 17:100529. [PMID: 38173559 PMCID: PMC10762453 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2023.100529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Background The Korean out-of-hospital cardiac arrest registry (KOHCAR) serves as the basis for a chain of survival monitoring and quality improvement programs for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). This study describes the development history and current status of KOHCAR. Methods/design The KOHCAR, initiated in 2008, is a population-based OHCA registry that captures all emergency medical service (EMS)-assessed OHCA cases, regardless of etiology. The KOHCAR represents complete nationwide data and aligns with South Korea's comprehensive plan for cardiovascular disease, which has a legal basis. The KOHCAR is a collaboration between the National Fire Agency (NFA) and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). The NFA identifies OHCA patients and provides prehospital information after integrating various EMS records, whereas the KDCA collects hospital information and clinical outcomes through a medical record review. Comprehensive Utstein variables, including patient and arrest characteristics, prehospital and hospital management, and survival outcomes, were collected. Discussion The KOHCAR has significantly contributed to improving OHCA survival rates in South Korea; however, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenge. To address the post-pandemic survival rate decline, there is a need to enhance data utilization, expand data sources, and tailor communication with diverse stakeholders.
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- Jeong Ho Park
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Laboratory of Emergency Medical Services, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Disaster Medicine Research Center, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Emergency Medical Services, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Disaster Medicine Research Center, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Laboratory of Emergency Medical Services, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Disaster Medicine Research Center, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Emergency Medical Services, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Disaster Medicine Research Center, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Laboratory of Emergency Medical Services, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Disaster Medicine Research Center, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Scquizzato T, Calabrò MG, Franco A, Fominskiy E, Pieri M, Nardelli P, Delrio S, Altizio S, Ortalda A, Melisurgo G, Ajello S, Landoni G, Zangrillo A, Scandroglio AM. Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: 10-year experience in a metropolitan cardiac arrest centre in Milan, Italy. Resusc Plus 2024; 17:100521. [PMID: 38130976 PMCID: PMC10733689 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2023.100521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Introduction Growing evidence supports extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients, especially in experienced centres. We present characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of patients treated with ECPR in a high-volume cardiac arrest centre in the metropolitan area of Milan, Italy and determine prognostic factors. Methods Refractory OHCA patients treated with ECPR between 2013 and 2022 at IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan had survival and neurological outcome assessed at hospital discharge. Results Out of 307 consecutive OHCA patients treated with ECPR (95% witnessed, 66% shockable, low-flow 70 [IQR 58-81] minutes), 17% survived and 9.4% had favourable neurological outcome. Survival and favourable neurological outcome increased to 51% (OR = 8.7; 95% CI, 4.3-18) and 28% (OR = 6.3; 95% CI, 2.8-14) when initial rhythm was shockable and low-flow (time between CPR initiation and ROSC or ECMO flow) ≤60 minutes and decreased to 9.5% and 6.3% when low-flow exceeded 60 minutes (72% of patients). At multivariable analysis, shockable rhythm (aOR for survival = 2.39; 95% CI, 1.04-5.48), shorter low-flow (aOR = 0.95; 95% CI, 0.94-0.97), intermittent ROSC (aOR = 2.5; 95% CI, 1.2-5.6), and signs of life (aOR = 3.7; 95% CI, 1.5-8.7) were associated with better outcomes. Survival reached 10% after treating 104 patients (p for trend <0.001). Conclusions Patients with initial shockable rhythm, intermittent ROSC, signs of life, and low-flow ≤60 minutes had higher success of ECPR for refractory OHCA. Favourable outcomes were possible beyond 60 minutes of low-flow, especially with concomitant favourable prognostic factors. Outcomes improved as the case-volume increased, supporting treatment in high-volume cardiac arrest centres.
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- Tommaso Scquizzato
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Horriar L, Rott N, Böttiger BW. Improving survival after cardiac arrest in Europe: The synergetic effect of rescue chain strategies. Resusc Plus 2024; 17:100533. [PMID: 38205146 PMCID: PMC10776426 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2023.100533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Sudden cardiac arrest is a global problem and is considered the third leading cause of death in industrialized countries. Patient survival rates after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) vary significantly between countries and continents. In particular, the 2021 European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Resuscitation Guidelines place a special focus on the chain of survival of patients after OHCA. As a complex, interconnected approach, the focus is on: Raising awareness for cardiac arrest and lay resuscitation, school children's education in resuscitation "KIDS SAVE LIVES", first responder systems - technologies to engage the community, telephone-assisted resuscitation (telephone-CPR; T-CPR) by dispatchers, and cardiac arrest centers (CAC) for further treatment in specialized hospitals. The Systems Saving Lives approach is a comprehensive strategy that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all links in the chain of survival following an OHCA, with a particular focus on the relationship between the community and emergency medical services (EMS). This system-level approach emphasizes the importance of the connection between all those involved in the chain of survival. It has a high potential to improve overall survival after OHCA. Therefore, it is recommended that these strategies be promoted and expanded in all countries.
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- Lina Horriar
- German Resuscitation Council, Prittwitzstraße 43, 89070 Ulm, Germany
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- German Resuscitation Council, Prittwitzstraße 43, 89070 Ulm, Germany
- University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine Kerpener Straße 62, 50937 Cologne, Germany
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- German Resuscitation Council, Prittwitzstraße 43, 89070 Ulm, Germany
- University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine Kerpener Straße 62, 50937 Cologne, Germany
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Gao H, Liu X, Jiang Z, Huang S, Pan X, Long J, Tong Q, Li L, Zhou M, Hu R. Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and self-efficacy of the Chinese public regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation: an online cross-sectional survey. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1341851. [PMID: 38487182 PMCID: PMC10937378 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1341851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Objective To evaluate the current status of Chinese public's knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) and self-efficacy regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and to analyze the factors that influence KAP and self-efficacy. Methods An online cross-sectional survey was conducted from February to June 2022 in Mainland China via a self-designed self-filled questionnaire. Potential participants were recruited through WeChat by convenience sampling and snowball sampling methods. Descriptive and quantitative analyses were used for statistical analysis. Results The survey included 4,450 participants from 31 provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities across Mainland China, aged 18 or above. The public's average understanding (clear and very clear) of the knowledge regarding CPR was 67.4% (3,000/4,450), with an average proportion of positive attitudes at 96.8% (4,308/4,450). In practice, the average proportion of good practices was 92.8% (4,130/4,450), while the percentage of good self-efficacy averaged at 58.9% (2,621/4,450), only 42.4% (1,885/4,450) of the participants had confidence in the correct use of automated external defibrillator (AED). Pearson correlation analysis showed a significantly positive correlation among knowledge, attitude, practice, and self-efficacy (p < 0.01). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that several factors have a significant influence on the public's CPR KAP and self-efficacy, including ever having received CPR training (p < 0.001), hearing about AED (p < 0.001), performing CPR on others (p < 0.001), hearing about CPR (p < 0.001), occupation (p < 0.001), personal health status (p < 0.001), education level (p < 0.001), gender (p < 0.001), and encountering someone in need of CPR (p = 0.021). Conclusion The Chinese public demonstrates good knowledge of CPR, positive attitude, and high willingness to perform CPR. However, there is still room for improvement in the mastery of some professional knowledge points related to CPR and AED. It should be noted that knowledge, attitude, practice, and self-efficacy are interrelated and influence each other. Factors such as prior CPR training, hearing about AED, having performed CPR before, hearing about CPR, occupation, personal health status, education level, gender, and having encountered someone in need of CPR have a significant impact on the public's KAP and self-efficacy.
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- Huiming Gao
- Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Nursing Vocational College, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Emergency, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
- Department of Emergency, Kweichow Moutai Hospital, Renhuai, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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Gentile FR, Wik L, Isasi I, Baldi E, Aramendi E, Steen-Hansen JE, Fasolino A, Compagnoni S, Contri E, Palo A, Primi R, Bendotti S, Currao A, Quilico F, Vicini Scajola L, Lopiano C, Savastano S. Amplitude spectral area of ventricular fibrillation can discriminate survival of patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1336291. [PMID: 38380178 PMCID: PMC10876863 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1336291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Background Evidence of the association between AMplitude Spectral Area (AMSA) of ventricular fibrillation and outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is limited to short-term follow-up. In this study, we assess whether AMSA can stratify the risk of death or poor neurological outcome at 30 days and 1 year after OHCA in patients with an initial shockable rhythm or with an initial non-shockable rhythm converted to a shockable one. Methods This is a multicentre retrospective study of prospectively collected data in two European Utstein-based OHCA registries. We included all cases of OHCAs with at least one manual defibrillation. AMSA values were calculated after data extraction from the monitors/defibrillators used in the field by using a 2-s pre-shock electrocardiogram interval. The first detected AMSA value, the maximum value, the average value, and the minimum value were computed, and their outcome prediction accuracy was compared. Multivariable Cox regression models were run for both 30-day and 1-year deaths or poor neurological outcomes. Neurological cerebral performance category 1-2 was considered a good neurological outcome. Results Out of the 578 patients included, 494 (85%) died and 10 (2%) had a poor neurological outcome at 30 days. All the AMSA values considered (first value, maximum, average, and minimum) were significantly higher in survivors with good neurological outcome at 30 days. The average AMSA showed the highest area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (0.778, 95% CI: 0.7-0.8, p < 0.001). After correction for confounders, the highest tertiles of average AMSA (T3 and T2) were significantly associated with a lower risk of death or poor neurological outcome compared with T1 both at 30 days (T2: HR 0.6, 95% CI: 0.4-0.9, p = 0.01; T3: HR 0.6, 95% CI: 0.4-0.9, p = 0.02) and at 1 year (T2: HR 0.6, 95% CI: 0.4-0.9, p = 0.01; T3: HR 0.6, 95% CI: 0.4-0.9, p = 0.01). Among survivors at 30 days, a higher AMSA was associated with a lower risk of mortality or poor neurological outcome at 1 year (T3: HR 0.03, 95% CI: 0-0.3, p = 0.02). Discussion Lower AMSA values were significantly and independently associated with the risk of death or poor neurological outcome at 30 days and at 1 year in OHCA patients with either an initial shockable rhythm or a conversion rhythm from non-shockable to shockable. The average AMSA value had the strongest association with prognosis.
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- Francesca Romana Gentile
- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Section of Cardiology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Oslo University Hospital, Division of Prehospital Emergency Medicine, National Service of Competence for Prehospital Acute Medicine (NAKOS), Ullevål Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Prehospital Clinic, Doctor Car, Oslo University Hospital HF, Ullevål Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- BioRes Group, University of the Basque Country, Bilbao, Spain
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Section of Cardiology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Section of Cardiology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- AAT 118 Pavia, Agenzia Regionale Urgenza Emergenza at Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- AAT 118 Pavia, Agenzia Regionale Urgenza Emergenza at Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Section of Cardiology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Section of Cardiology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Section of Cardiology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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Okubo M, Komukai S, Izawa J, Kiyohara K, Matsuyama T, Iwami T, Kitamura T. Sequence of Epinephrine and Advanced Airway Placement After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2356863. [PMID: 38372996 PMCID: PMC10877448 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.56863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Importance While epinephrine and advanced airway management (AAM) (supraglottic airway insertion and endotracheal intubation) are commonly used for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), the optimal sequence of these interventions remains unclear. Objective To evaluate the association of the sequence of epinephrine administration and AAM with patient outcomes after OHCA. Design, Setting, and Participants This cohort study analyzed the nationwide, population-based OHCA registry in Japan and included adults (aged ≥18 years) with OHCA for whom emergency medical services personnel administered epinephrine and/or placed an advanced airway between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2019. The data analysis was performed between October 1, 2022, and May 12, 2023. Exposure The sequence of intravenous epinephrine administration and AAM. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was 1-month survival. Secondary outcomes were 1-month survival with favorable functional status and prehospital return of spontaneous circulation. To control imbalances in measured patient demographics, cardiac arrest characteristics, and bystander and prehospital interventions, propensity scores and inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) were performed for shockable and nonshockable initial rhythm subcohorts. Results Of 259 237 eligible patients (median [IQR] age, 79 [69-86] years), 152 289 (58.7%) were male. A total of 21 592 patients (8.3%) had an initial shockable rhythm, and 237 645 (91.7%) had an initial nonshockable rhythm. Using IPTW, all covariates between the epinephrine-first and AAM-first groups were well balanced, with all standardized mean differences less than 0.100. After IPTW, the epinephrine-first group had a higher likelihood of 1-month survival for both shockable (odds ratio [OR], 1.19; 95% CI, 1.09-1.30) and nonshockable (OR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.19-1.37) rhythms compared with the AAM-first group. For the secondary outcomes, the epinephrine-first group experienced an increased likelihood of favorable functional status and prehospital return of spontaneous circulation for both shockable and nonshockable rhythms compared with the AAM-first group. Conclusions and Relevance These findings suggest that for patients with OHCA, administration of epinephrine before placement of an advanced airway may be the optimal treatment sequence for improved patient outcomes.
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- Masashi Okubo
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics, Department of Integrated Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, Okinawa, Japan
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- Department of Food Science, Otsuma Women’s University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Services, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Division of Environmental Medicine and Population Sciences, Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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Baldi E, Tan HL, Dusi V, Rordorf R, Zorzi A, Savastano S. Editorial: The wide spectrum of ventricular arrhythmias: from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest to advanced in-hospital treatment. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1361013. [PMID: 38370156 PMCID: PMC10869586 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1361013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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- Enrico Baldi
- Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology Unit, Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Science Research Team (RESTART), Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Heart Center, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Netherlands Heart Institute, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Cardiology, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Torino, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, “Città della Salute e della Scienza” Hospital, Torino, Italy
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- Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology Unit, Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Inherited Cardiomyopathy and Sports Cardiology Unit, Department of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Science and Public Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology Unit, Division of Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Science Research Team (RESTART), Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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Ball J, Nehme Z, Stub D. At an intersection of public health crises: Drugs, a pandemic, and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2024; 195:110127. [PMID: 38295897 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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- J Ball
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Monash Alfred Baker Centre for Cardiovascular Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Ambulance Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Ambulance Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Paramedicine, Monash University, Moorooduc Highway, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Monash Alfred Baker Centre for Cardiovascular Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Ambulance Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Bray JE, Ong MEH. Beyond numbers: The importance of detailing systems of care when reporting data on the emergency response systems for cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2024; 195:110117. [PMID: 38220064 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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- Janet E Bray
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Australia; Prehospital, Resuscitation and Emergency Care Research Unit, Curtin University, Australia.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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Veigl C, Orlob S, Kloimstein T, Schnaubelt B, Krammel M, Draxl M, Feurhuber L, Wittig J, Schlieber J, Schnaubelt S. [Layperson basic life support education in Austria: An overview]. Wien Klin Wochenschr 2024:10.1007/s00508-024-02331-7. [PMID: 38300333 DOI: 10.1007/s00508-024-02331-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Early interventions of laypersons can improve the survival and neurological outcome in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. There are several organizations in Austria which train lay people in basic life support and raise awareness for sudden cardiac death. To obtain an overview of the various initiatives, a questionnaire was sent to 26 organizations, and 15 of the organizations (58%) replied. The geographical distribution of the organizations between rural and urban areas was illustrated in a map. Most of them are situated in a university city, resulting in accessibility disparities for individuals in urban and rural settings. Layperson resuscitation education in Austria is largely dependent on the individual commitments of volunteers. The time spent practicing chest compressions in resuscitation courses ranges from 25% to 90% of the total course time. Furthermore, reasons for a lack of scientific endeavours could be identified, and solutions are suggested. Through better networking between organizations and initiatives, more laypersons could be trained in the future, which would lead to improved survival chances for persons suffering from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Austria. Appropriate support by political bodies and public authorities is and will remain a key element.
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- Christoph Veigl
- Universitätsklinik für Notfallmedizin, Medizinische Universität Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Wien, Österreich
- PULS - Verein zur Bekämpfung des plötzlichen Herztodes, Wien, Österreich
- Österreichischer Rat für Wiederbelebung (ARC), Graz, Österreich
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- Österreichischer Rat für Wiederbelebung (ARC), Graz, Österreich
- Universitätsklinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Medizinische Universität Graz, Graz, Österreich
- Drück Mich! Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Notfallmedizin, Graz, Österreich
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- Österreichischer Rat für Wiederbelebung (ARC), Graz, Österreich
- Ordensklinikum Linz Elisabethinen, Linz, Österreich
- SINUS - Interdisziplinäre Notfallinitiative Linz, Linz, Österreich
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- PULS - Verein zur Bekämpfung des plötzlichen Herztodes, Wien, Österreich
- Zurück ins Leben, Horn, Österreich
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- PULS - Verein zur Bekämpfung des plötzlichen Herztodes, Wien, Österreich
- Berufsrettung Wien (MA 70), Wien, Österreich
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- Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Österreich
- IGNI - Interessengemeinschaft Notfallmedizin Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Österreich
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- Karl Landsteiner Privatuniversität für Gesundheitswissenschaften, Krems an der Donau, Österreich
- emerKREMSy - studentischer Verband für Notfallmedizin Krems, Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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- Österreichischer Rat für Wiederbelebung (ARC), Graz, Österreich
- Drück Mich! Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Notfallmedizin, Graz, Österreich
- Research Center for Emergency Medicine, Universityhospital Aarhus, Aarhus, Dänemark
- Randers Regional Hospital, Randers, Dänemark
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- Österreichischer Rat für Wiederbelebung (ARC), Graz, Österreich
- Abteilung für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Unfallkrankenhaus Salzburg, Salzburg, Österreich
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- Universitätsklinik für Notfallmedizin, Medizinische Universität Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Wien, Österreich.
- PULS - Verein zur Bekämpfung des plötzlichen Herztodes, Wien, Österreich.
- Österreichischer Rat für Wiederbelebung (ARC), Graz, Österreich.
- Zurück ins Leben, Horn, Österreich.
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Aldridge ES, Perera N, Ball S, Birnie T, Morgan A, Whiteside A, Bray J, Finn J. Barriers to CPR initiation and continuation during the emergency call relating to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A descriptive cohort study. Resuscitation 2024; 195:110104. [PMID: 38160901 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.110104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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AIM To describe the barriers to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) initiation and continuation in emergency calls for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). METHODS We analysed 295 consecutive emergency calls relating to OHCA over a four-month period (1 January - 30 April 2021). Calls included were paramedic-confirmed, non-traumatic, non-EMS-witnessed OHCA, where the caller was with the patient. Calls were listened to in full and coded in terms of barriers to CPR initiation and continuation, and patient and caller characteristics. RESULTS Overall, CPR was performed in 69% of calls and, in 85% of these, callers continued performing CPR until EMS arrival. Nearly all callers (99%) experienced barriers to CPR initiation and/or continuation during the call. The barriers identified were classified into eight categories: reluctance, appropriateness, emotion, bystander physical ability, patient access, leaving the scene, communication failure, caller actions and call-taker instructions. Of these, bystander physical ability was the most prevalent barrier to both CPR initiation and continuation, occurring in 191 (65%) calls, followed by communication failure which occurred in 160 (54%) calls. Callers stopping or interrupting CPR performance due to being fatigued was lower than expected (n = 54, 26% of callers who performed CPR). Barriers to CPR initiation that related to bystander physical ability, caller actions, communication failure, emotion, leaving the scene, patient access, procedural barriers, and reluctance were mostly overcome by the caller (i.e., CPR was performed). CONCLUSION Barriers to CPR initiation and continuation were commonly experienced by callers, however they were frequently overcome. Future research should investigate the strategies that were successful.
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- Emogene S Aldridge
- Prehospital, Resuscitation and Emergency Care Research Unit, School of Nursing, Curtin University, Western Australia, Australia.
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- Prehospital, Resuscitation and Emergency Care Research Unit, School of Nursing, Curtin University, Western Australia, Australia
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- Prehospital, Resuscitation and Emergency Care Research Unit, School of Nursing, Curtin University, Western Australia, Australia; St John Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia
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- Prehospital, Resuscitation and Emergency Care Research Unit, School of Nursing, Curtin University, Western Australia, Australia
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- Prehospital, Resuscitation and Emergency Care Research Unit, School of Nursing, Curtin University, Western Australia, Australia
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- Prehospital, Resuscitation and Emergency Care Research Unit, School of Nursing, Curtin University, Western Australia, Australia; Monash School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Prehospital, Resuscitation and Emergency Care Research Unit, School of Nursing, Curtin University, Western Australia, Australia; St John Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia; Monash School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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Izquierdo-Condoy JS, Arias Rodríguez FD, Duque-Sánchez E, Alegría N. N, Rojas Cadena M, Naranjo-Lara P, Mendoza AP, Jima-Sanmartín J, Casanova DA, García B, Giraldo NC. Assessment of preparedness and proficiency in basic and advanced life support among nursing professionals: a cross-sectional study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1328573. [PMID: 38318246 PMCID: PMC10840996 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1328573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Background Cardiac diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide, including sudden cardiac arrest in particular. Nursing professionals are often the first to encounter these scenarios in various settings. Adequate preparation and competent knowledge among nurses significantly impact survival rates positively. Aim To describe the state of knowledge about Basic and Advanced Life Support guidelines among Ecuadorian nursing professionals. Methodology A nationwide, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted from February to April 2023 among Ecuadorian nursing professionals. Participants were invited through official social media groups such as WhatsApp and Facebook. The study utilized a self-administered online questionnaire to evaluate theoretical knowledge of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS). Knowledge scores were assigned based on the number of correct answers on the tests. T-tests and one-way ANOVA were used to examine relationships between knowledge scores and demographic and academic training variables. Results A total of 217 nursing professionals participated in the study. The majority of the participants were female (77.4%) and held a university degree (79.9%). Among them, only 44.7% claimed to have obtained a BLS training certificate at least once, and 19.4% had ALS certification. The overall BLS knowledge score (4.8/10 ± 1.8 points) was higher than the ALS score (4.3/10 ± 1.8 points). Participants who had obtained BLS certification and those who used evidence-based summaries as a source of extracurricular training achieved higher BLS and ALS knowledge scores. Conclusion Ecuadorian nursing professionals in this study exhibited a significant deficiency in theoretical knowledge of BLS and ALS. Formal training and preparation positively impact life support knowledge. Support and inclusion of Ecuadorian nurses in training and academic preparation programs beginning at the undergraduate level are essential for promoting life support knowledge and improving outcomes.
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- One Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador
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- One Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador
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- One Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador
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- One Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador
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- One Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador
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- One Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Medicina, Corporación Universitaria Empresarial Alexander von Humbolt, Armenia, Colombia
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Rahimi M, Drennan IR, Turner L, Dorian P, Cheskes S. The impact of double sequential shock timing on outcomes during refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2024; 194:110082. [PMID: 38092182 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.110082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Animal studies suggest the efficacy of double sequential external defibrillation (DSED) may depend on the interval between the two shocks, or "DSED interval". No human studies have examined this concept. OBJECTIVES To determine the relationship between DSED interval and termination of ventricular fibrillation (VFT), return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), survival to hospital discharge, and favourable neurological status (MRS ≤ 2) for patients in refractory VF. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of adult (≥18 years) out-of-hospital cardiac arrest between January 2015 and May 2022 with refractory VF who received ≥1 DSED shock. DSED interval was divided into four pre-defined categories. We examined the association between DSED interval and patient outcomes using general estimated equation logistic regression or Fisher's exact test. RESULTS Among 106 included patients, 303 DSED shocks were delivered (median 2, IQR 1-3). DSED intervals of 75-125 ms (OR 0.39, 95% CI 0.16-0.98), 125-500 ms (OR 0.36, 95% CI 0.16-0.82), and >500 ms (OR 0.27, 95% CI 0.11-0.63) were associated with lower probability of VF termination compared to <75 ms interval. DSED interval of >75 ms was associated with lower probability of ROSC compared to <75 ms interval (OR 0.37, 95% CI 0.14-0.98). No association was noted between DSED interval and survival to hospital discharge or neurologic outcome. CONCLUSIONS Among patients in refractory VF a DSED interval of less than 75 ms was associated with improved rates of VF termination and ROSC. No association was noted between DSED interval and survival to hospital discharge or neurologic outcome.
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- Mahbod Rahimi
- Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Unity Health, Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michaels Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Petersen M, Kjeldtoft FG, Christensen EF, Bøggild H, Lindskou TA. A classification system for identifying patients dead on ambulance arrival: a prehospital medical record review. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2023; 31:107. [PMID: 38129908 PMCID: PMC10740259 DOI: 10.1186/s13049-023-01171-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients dead before arrival of the ambulance or before arrival at hospital may be in- or excluded in mortality analyses, making comparison of mortality difficult. Often only physicians are allowed to declare death, thereby impeding uniform registration of prehospital death. Many studies do not report detailed definitions of prehospital mortality. Our aim was to define criteria to identify and categorize prehospital patients' vital status, and to estimate the proportion of these groups, primarily the proportion of patients dead on ambulance arrival. METHODS Prehospital medical records review for patients receiving an ambulance in the North Denmark Region from 2019 to 2021 and registered dead on the same or the following day. We defined three vital status categories: (1) Dead on Ambulance Arrival (DOAA), (2) Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) divided into OHCA Basic Life Support (OHCA BLS) and OHCA Advanced treatment, and 3) Alive on Ambulance Arrival. RESULTS Among 3 174 dead patients, DOAA constituted 28.8%, OHCA BLS 13.4%, OHCA Advanced treatment 31.3%, and Alive on Ambulance Arrival 26.6%. CONCLUSION We defined exhaustive and mutually exclusive criteria to define vital status, DOAA, OHCA, and Alive on Ambulance Arrival based on prehospital medical records. More than one out of four patients receiving an ambulance and registered dead on the same or the following day were dead already at ambulance arrival. Adding OHCA BLS where resuscitation was terminated without defibrillation or other treatment, increased the proportion of patients dead on ambulance arrival to 42%. We recommend reporting similar categories of vital status to improve valid comparisons of prehospital mortality rates.
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- Markus Petersen
- Centre for Prehospital and Emergency Research, Aalborg University Hospital and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Gistrup, Denmark
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- Centre for Prehospital and Emergency Research, Aalborg University Hospital and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Gistrup, Denmark
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- Centre for Prehospital and Emergency Research, Aalborg University Hospital and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Gistrup, Denmark
- Department of Emergency and Trauma Care, Clinic of Internal and Emergency Medicine, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Public Health and Epidemiology, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Gistrup, Denmark
- Clinical Biostatistics, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Centre for Prehospital and Emergency Research, Aalborg University Hospital and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Gistrup, Denmark.
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Hsu CH, Trummer G, Belohlavek J, Yannopoulos D, Bartos JA. Wolf Creek XVII Part 7: Mechanical circulatory support. Resusc Plus 2023; 16:100493. [PMID: 37965244 PMCID: PMC10641702 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2023.100493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Introduction Failure to restore spontaneous circulation remains a major cause of death for cardiac arrest (CA) patients. Mechanical circulatory support, specifically extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), has emerged as a feasible and efficacious rescue strategy for selected refractory CA patients. Methods Mechanical Circulatory Support was one of six focus topics for the Wolf Creek XVII Conference held on June 14-17, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Conference invitees included international thought leaders and scientists in the field of CA resuscitation from academia and industry. Participants submitted via online survey knowledge gaps, barriers to translation and research priorities for each focus topic. Expert panels used the survey results and their own perspectives and insights to create and present a preliminary unranked list for each category that was debated, revised and ranked by all attendees to identify the top 5 for each category. Results Top 5 knowledge gaps included optimal patient selection, pre-ECPR treatments, logistical and programmatic characteristics of ECPR programs, generalizability and effectiveness of ECPR, and prevention of reperfusion injury. Top 5 barriers to translation included cost/resource limitations, technical challenges, collaboration across multiple disciplines, limited patient population, and early identification of eligible patients. Top 5 research priorities focused on comparing the outcomes of prehospital/rapid transport strategies vs in-hospital ECPR initiation, implementation of high-performing ECPR system vs standard care, rapid patient identification tools vs standard clinical judgment, post-cardiac arrest bundled care vs no bundled care, and standardized ECPR clinical protocol vs routine care. Conclusion This overview can serve as an innovative guide to transform the care and outcome of patients with refractory CA.
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- Cindy H. Hsu
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- The Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- 2nd Department of Medicine – Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and General University Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Medicine-Cardiovascular Division, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine-Cardiovascular Division, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Chan PS, Greif R, Anderson T, Atiq H, Bittencourt Couto T, Considine J, De Caen AR, Djärv T, Doll A, Douma MJ, Edelson DP, Xu F, Finn JC, Firestone G, Girotra S, Lauridsen KG, Kah-Lai Leong C, Lim SH, Morley PT, Morrison LJ, Moskowitz A, Mullasari Sankardas A, Mustafa Mohamed MT, Myburgh MC, Nadkarni VM, Neumar RW, Nolan JP, Odakha JA, Olasveengen TM, Orosz J, Perkins GD, Previdi JK, Vaillancourt C, Montgomery WH, Sasson C, Nallamothu BK. Ten Steps Toward Improving In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Quality of Care and Outcomes. Resuscitation 2023; 193:109996. [PMID: 37942937 PMCID: PMC10769812 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.109996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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- Paul S Chan
- Mid-America Heart Institute, Kansas City, MO, United States.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical, Ann Arbor, United States
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- Centre of Excellence for Trauma and Emergencies, Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Global Resuscitation Alliance, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, IL, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, China
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- School of Nursing, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of California Los Angeles Health, Santa Monica, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Intensive Care, The University of Melbourne, Australia
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, The Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States
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- Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, The Alfred, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical, Ann Arbor, United States
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Suverein MM, Maessen JG, van de Poll MC. Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest - current status. Curr Opin Crit Care 2023; 29:633-639. [PMID: 37865873 PMCID: PMC10624408 DOI: 10.1097/mcc.0000000000001102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an emerging treatment for refractory cardiac arrest. In recent years, several randomized controlled trials have been published that aimed to address the efficacy and effectiveness of ECPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Despite the lack of high-quality evidence concerning clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, ECPR is increasingly implemented throughout the world. In this review, we aim to provide an overview of the current status of ECPR for OHCA. RECENT FINDINGS Randomized controlled trials showed diverging results, largely due to differences in selection criteria and study design. Single-center studies, performed in centers with extraordinary expertise and dedication consistently achieve a low-flow time of around 60 min, but such achievements are rarely reproduced outside these centers. Strict patient selection can improve outcome but simultaneously limits the caseload. Preliminary data suggest that outcome may also be improved by avoiding hyperoxia postresuscitation. SUMMARY The potential of ECPR to increase survival in selected patients in highly dedicated systems seems to be proven, the question remains whether ECPR for OHCA can be widely implemented successfully and can develop into a sustainable, commonplace resource-effective treatment.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht
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- Department of Intensive Care, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands School for Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Nakashima T, Hakam Tiba M, McCracken BM, Hsu CH, Gottula AL, Greer NL, Cramer TA, Sutton NR, Ward KR, Neumar RW. Effect of percutaneous ventricular assisted device on post-cardiac arrest myocardial dysfunction in swine model with prolonged cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2023; 193:110010. [PMID: 37884220 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.110010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND It remains unclear if percutaneous left ventricular assist device (pLVAD) reduces post-cardiac arrest myocardial dysfunction. METHODS This is a prespecified analysis of a subset of swine that achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in a study comparing pLVAD, transient aortic occlusion (AO), or both during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Devices were initiated after 24 minutes of ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest (8 min no-flow and 16 min mechanical CPR). AO was discontinued post-ROSC, and pLVAD support or standard care were continued. Beginning 60 minutes post-ROSC, pLVAD support was weaned to < 1.0 L/min and subsequently removed at 240 minutes. The primary outcome was cardiac index (CI), stroke volume index (SVI), and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) at 240 minutes post-ROSC. Data are shown as mean (standard error). RESULTS Seventeen swine achieved ROSC without complication and were included in this analysis (pLVAD group, n = 11 and standard care group, n = 6). For the primary outcomes, the pLVAD group had significantly higher CI of 4.2(0.3) vs. 3.1(0.4) L/min/m2 (p = 0.043) and LVEF 60(3) vs. 49(4) % (p = 0.029) at 240 minutes after ROSC when compared with the standard care group, while SVI was not statistically significantly different (32[3] vs. 23[4] mL/min/m2, p = 0.054). During the first 60 minutes post-ROSC, the pLVAD group had significantly higher coronary perfusion pressure, lower LV stroke work index, and total pulmonary resistance index. CONCLUSION These results suggest that early pLVAD support after ROSC is associated with better recovery myocardial function compared to standard care after prolonged cardiac arrest.
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- Takahiro Nakashima
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States; The Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States; The Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States; The Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States; The Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States; The Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, MI, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, MI, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States; The Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States; The Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Behringer W, Skrifvars MB, Taccone FS. Postresuscitation management. Curr Opin Crit Care 2023; 29:640-647. [PMID: 37909369 DOI: 10.1097/mcc.0000000000001116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To describe the most recent scientific evidence on ventilation/oxygenation, circulation, temperature control, general intensive care, and prognostication after successful resuscitation from adult cardiac arrest. RECENT FINDINGS Targeting a lower oxygen target (90-94%) is associated with adverse outcome. Targeting mild hypercapnia is not associated with improved functional outcomes or survival. There is no compelling evidence supporting improved outcomes associated with a higher mean arterial pressure target compared to a target of >65 mmHg. Noradrenalin seems to be the preferred vasopressor. A low cardiac index is common over the first 24 h but aggressive fluid loading and the use of inotropes are not associated with improved outcome. Several meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials show conflicting results whether hypothermia in the 32-34°C range as compared to normothermia or no temperature control improves functional outcome. The role of sedation is currently under evaluation. Observational studies suggest that the use of neuromuscular blockade may be associated with improved survival and functional outcome. Prophylactic antibiotic does not impact on outcome. No single predictor is entirely accurate to determine neurological prognosis. The presence of at least two predictors of severe neurological injury indicates that an unfavorable neurological outcome is very likely. SUMMARY Postresuscitation care aims for normoxemia, normocapnia, and normotension. The optimal target core temperature remains a matter of debate, whether to implement temperature management within the 32-34°C range or focus on fever prevention, as recommended in the latest European Resuscitation Council/European Society of Intensive Care Medicine guidelines Prognostication of neurological outcome demands a multimodal approach.
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- Wilhelm Behringer
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Emergency Care and Services, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles (HUB), Brussels, Belgium
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Nallamothu BK, Greif R, Anderson T, Atiq H, Couto TB, Considine J, De Caen AR, Djärv T, Doll A, Douma MJ, Edelson DP, Xu F, Finn JC, Firestone G, Girotra S, Lauridsen KG, Leong CKL, Lim SH, Morley PT, Morrison LJ, Moskowitz A, Mullasari Sankardas A, Mohamed MTM, Myburgh MC, Nadkarni VM, Neumar RW, Nolan JP, Athieno Odakha J, Olasveengen TM, Orosz J, Perkins GD, Previdi JK, Vaillancourt C, Montgomery WH, Sasson C, Chan PS. Ten Steps Toward Improving In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Quality of Care and Outcomes. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2023; 16:e010491. [PMID: 37947100 PMCID: PMC10659256 DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.123.010491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland (R.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical, Ann Arbor (B.K.N., T.A.)
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- Centre of Excellence for Trauma and Emergencies, Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan (H.A.)
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Stollery Children’s Hospital, Edmonton, Canada (A.R.D.C.)
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- Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden (T.D.)
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- Global Resuscitation Alliance, Seattle, WA (A.D.)
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Alberta, Canada (M.J.D.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, IL (D.P.E.)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, China (F.X.)
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- School of Nursing, Curtin University, Perth, Australia (J.F.)
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of California Los Angeles Health, Santa Monica (G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas (S.G.)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital (C.K.-L.L., S.H.L.)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital (C.K.-L.L., S.H.L.)
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- Department of Intensive Care, The University of Melbourne, Australia (P.T.M.)
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (L.J.M.)
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- Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, The Bronx, NY (A.M.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, PA (V.N.)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (R.W.N.)
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- University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom (J.P.N., G.D.P.)
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- Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (T.M.O.)
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- Department of Medicine, The Alfred, Melbourne, Australia (J.O.)
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- University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom (J.P.N., G.D.P.)
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- Mid-America Heart Institute, Kansas City, MO (P.S.C.)
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