Establishing a Quality Improvement Program for Pediatric In-hospital Cardiac Arrest.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric In-hospital Cardiac Arrest (IHCA) is a rare event with a 50-55% mortality rate. Techniques of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), medication and electrical therapy timing, team dynamics, simulation and debriefing programs are associated with improved outcomes. This study aimed to improve outcomes after IHCA by describing and implementing quality improvement processes that cross and coordinate among traditional siloed pediatric resuscitation team structures.

Methods

We chose three outcome measures: (1) return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), (2) 24-hour survival after IHCA, and (3) survival to hospital discharge. Process outcomes include (1) hot debriefs performed with a standardized form, (2) code documentation using a revised form, and (3) formal cod

SUBMITTER: Freedman AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10715786 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature