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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Paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (POHCA) is associated with poor survival and severe neurological sequelae. We conducted a systematic review on the impact of sociodemographic factors across different stages of POHCA. ⋯ Race and ethnicity are likely associated with POHCA risk and bystander CPR provision. These findings highlight the importance of prioritizing at-risk groups in POHCA prevention and intervention efforts. Further research is needed to understand underlying mechanisms.
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The severity of tissue hypoxia is routinely assessed by serum lactate. We aimed to determine whether early lactate levels predict outcomes in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) treated by conventional and extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). ⋯ In refractory OHCA serum lactate concentrations measured anytime during the first 24 h after admission to the hospital were found to correlate with the outcome in patients treated by ECPR but not in patients with prehospital ROSC. A single lactate measurement is not enough for a reliable outcome prediction and cannot be used alone to guide treatment.
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Multicenter Study
Cognitive impairment and psychopathology in sudden out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors: Results from the REVIVAL cohort study.
To investigate cognitive impairment and psychopathology in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors using a screening procedure during hospitalisation and examine the evolution of these parameters at three-month follow-up. ⋯ OHCA survivors exhibited both cognitive impairment and symptoms of psychopathology during hospitalisation comparable to previous studies, which were associated with unfavorable mental health outcomes at three-month follow-up.