Resuscitation
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Improvement in resuscitation efforts has translated to an increasing number of survivors after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Our objectives were to assess the long-term outcomes and predictors of mortality for patients who survived OHCA. ⋯ Survivors of OHCA face significant morbidity and mortality after hospital discharge. Clinical trials are needed to evaluate the potential benefits of invasive cardiac procedures in OHCA survivors.
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Observational Study
Utilization of palliative care services for cardiac arrest patients undergoing therapeutic hypothermia: A retrospective analysis.
Palliative care (PC) services are integral to the care of patients with advanced medical illnesses. Given the significant morbidity and mortality associated with cardiac arrest, we sought to measure the use and impact of PC in the care of patients treated with therapeutic hypothermia (TH). ⋯ In our population of cardiac arrest patients undergoing TH, the utilization of PC services has increased over time, particularly for those patients with high morbidity and mortality. Future randomized studies may further delineate optimal patient selection for PC consultation to better facilitate goals of care discussions and timely medical decision-making.