Resuscitation
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To analyze differences in ventilatory parameters and outcome with different ventilatory methods during CPR. ⋯ The use of a mechanical ventilator in IPPV was associated with a better ventilatory status during CPR compared to the use of the bag, without conclusive data regarding its clinical repercussion with the sample collected.
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Good outcome in patients following cardiac arrest (CA) is usually defined as Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) 1-2, while CPC 3 is debated, and CPC 4-5 represent poor outcome. We aimed to assess when the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) can improve CPC outcome description, especially in CPC 3. We further aimed to correlate neuron specific enolase (NSE) with both functional measures to explore their relationship with neuronal damage. ⋯ CPC and mRS correlate similarly with neuronal damage. Whilst CPC 1-2 and CPC 4-5 are strongly associated with mRS 0-3 and, respectively, with mRS 5-6, CPC 3 is heterogenous: both good and poor mRS scores are found within this category. Therefore, we suggest that the mRS should be routinely assessed in patients with CPC 3 to refine outcome description.