Resuscitation
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to explore the association between post return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) hemoglobin level and survival with good neurological outcome following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. ⋯ Post ROSC hemoglobin level ≥10gdl(-1) is associated with survival with good neurological outcome. The importance of time to achieve such level and the role of blood transfusion warrants further investigation.
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In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) has a poor prognosis and clinicians often write "Do-Not-Attempt-Resuscitation" (DNAR) orders based on co-morbidities. ⋯ Patients with a moderate or severe burden of ACCI have a minor chance of surviving an IHCA. This information could be used as part of the decision tools during ongoing CPR, and could be an aid for clinicians in planning care and discussing DNAR orders.
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In-hospital cardiac arrest is a rare event associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The ability to identify the ICU patients at risk for cardiac arrest could allow the clinical team to prepare staff and equipment in anticipation. ⋯ A novel high-risk clinical indicators checklist is feasible and provides timely and accurate identification of the ICU patients at risk for cardiac arrest or code bell activation.