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

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

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