Resuscitation
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The design and implementation of a wearable training device to improve cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is presented. ⋯ The system allows for portable, real-time feedback for use in training and in the field, and shows promise toward classifying and improving the administration of CPR.
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Aortic stenosis is an independent predictor for outcome in patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest.
Prognostic tools for decision-making whether to continue advanced life support or limit life sustaining interventions in In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (IHCA), remain scarce and inconclusive. In this regard it seems intuitive that the presence of aortic stenosis (AS) impacts on both central and peripheral perfusion during resuscitative attempts and might worsen outcome. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the prognostic value of AS on outcome after IHCA. ⋯ AS proved to be a strong and independent predictor for mortality and poor outcome after IHCA. Therefore, the presence of AS mirrors an easily available predictive tool for risk stratification and decision-making.
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Hypoxic liver injury (HLI) is a frequent and life-threatening complication in critically ill patients that occurs in up to ten percent of critically ill patients. However, there is a lack of data on HLI following cardiac arrest and its clinical implications on outcome. Aim of this study was to investigate incidence, outcome and functional outcome of patients with HLI after in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). ⋯ New onset of HLI is a frequent finding after IHCA and OHCA. HLI is associated with increased mortality, unfavourable neurological and overall outcome.