Predictive value of venous bicarbonate levels for survival to hospital discharge in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acid-base disturbances significantly impact cardiac function and prognostic outcomes in cardiac arrest. Previous studies have highlighted the correlation between pH levels from arterial blood gas (ABG) analyses during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and survival outcomes. However, ABG measurements are often impractical in resource-limited settings. This study explores the relationship between serum bicarbonate levels and survival outcomes in patients with OHCA.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study examined patients with OHCA who presented at Srinagarind Hospital (Thailand) between 2015 and 2021. We analyzed venous bicarbonate levels and other laboratory markers (Na+, K+, BUN, Creatinine). Demographic and clinical dat

SUBMITTER: Phungoen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11877791 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature