Tag: IHCA
The Pressure to Survive: Why Peak BP Matters for the Oldest ICU Patients
This binational cohort study analyzed 219 patients aged 90 and older who were admitted to the ICU following an in-hospital cardiac arrest. While clinical focus often shifts to average or minimum blood pressure, this research... read more
No Survival Edge for LUCAS Device in Obese Cardiac Arrest Patients
This retrospective cohort study compared LUCAS®-assisted mechanical CPR with high-quality manual chest compressions in overweight and obese patients experiencing in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). Summary of Findings: No... read more
ICU Cardiac Arrest Among Very Elderly Critically Ill Patients
The occurrence of ICU-CA in critically ill patients with advanced age (≥ 90 years) is relatively rare. The observed mortality in the ICU and hospital was exceedingly high. Notably, providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation... read more
Treatment of Refractory Cardiac Arrest by Controlled Reperfusion of the Whole Body
This multicenter, prospective, all-comers observational study has provided preliminary data on a new approach to treat patients with prolonged refractory CA and CCPR by applying an advanced extracorporeal perfusion circuit,... read more
A Critical Reappraisal of Vasopressin and Steroids in IHCA
In view of the presented discussion/evidence and until publication of new evidence from a large, ongoing Swedish RCT, we suggest that vasopressin-steroids-epinephrine (VSE) might be considered in in-hospital cardiac arrest... read more
Checklists and Consistency of Care After Resuscitation From IHCA
In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) with the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is a clinical scenario associated with potentially devastating outcomes. Our study demonstrated improved consistency in completing post-ROSC... read more
IHCA Variation Throughout the Day
We observed higher rates of hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA), and poorer outcomes at night. However, in those admitted to ICU, this variation was absent. This suggests patient factors and processes of care issues contribute... read more
