Resuscitation
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Data supporting epinephrine administration during resuscitation of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) are limited. We hypothesized that more frequent epinephrine administration would predict greater early end-organ dysfunction and worse outcomes after IHCA. ⋯ Higher rates of epinephrine administration during IHCA are associated with more severe early global illness severity.
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Observational Study
Vitamin C Levels Amongst Initial Survivors of Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest.
Vitamin C deficiency has been described in patients with sepsis. The post-cardiac arrest syndrome shares similarities to sepsis, however vitamin C levels in post-arrest patients have been incompletely characterized. We assessed vitamin C levels in a post-arrest population. ⋯ Serum vitamin C levels were lower in post-arrest patients compared to controls and were similar to patients with sepsis. Future studies of vitamin C levels and supplementation following cardiac arrest may be warranted.
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Editorial Comment
Blood biomarkers of brain injury after cardiac arrest- a dynamic field.