Prehospital anaesthesiologists experience with cardiopulmonary resuscitation-induced consciousness in Norway - A national cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) cerebral blood flow may be sufficient to restore some cerebral function, and CPR-induced consciousness (CPRIC) may occur. CPRIC includes signs of life such as gasping, breathing efforts, eye opening, movements of extremities or communication with the rescuers. There is a lack in evidence for prevalence, experience, and possible treatment strategies for CPRIC. This survey aimed to assess prehospital anaesthesiologists experience with CPRIC in Norway.

Methods

A web-based cross-sectional survey. All physicians working at a Norwegian air ambulance, search-and-rescue base or physician-staffed rapid response car were invited to participate.

Result

Out of 177 invited, 115 responded. All were anaesthesiologist, with mean 1

SUBMITTER: Brede JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10910154 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature