American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2001
Outcomes of cardiopulmonary arrest in an acute rehabilitation setting.
Fifty consecutive cases of cardiopulmonary arrest with administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during a 6-yr period at a freestanding academic acute rehabilitation hospital were identified. ⋯ Outcomes after CPR in patients undergoing acute rehabilitation in one setting were not significantly different from those reported for patients in other healthcare settings. These data may be used by healthcare professionals to enhance discussions concerning advance healthcare planning (including resuscitation plans) with patients and families. Larger studies are needed to clarify the prognostic role of prior functional status in predicting CPR outcomes, particularly in the context of various diagnostic categories and age groups.