Outcomes of in-hospital cardiac arrest managed with and without a specialized code team: A retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) still has a poor prognosis despite medical advancements in recent decades. Early and high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as well as good teamwork, are important prognostic factors. There are no clear guidelines regarding the composition of a dedicated hospital CPR team. We compared outcomes of IHCA treated by a dedicated hospital CPR team compared to ward medical staff with advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) training.

Methods

A single-center retrospective observational study based on the cardiopulmonary resuscitation database of Soroka University Medical Center from January 2016 until December 2019. We compared the results of resuscitations conducted by regular ward medical staff, certified in ACLS, versus those co

SUBMITTER: Abu Fraiha Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11414910 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature