The association between ACLS guideline deviations and outcomes from in-hospital cardiac arrest.

ABSTRACT:

Aim of study

In hospital cardiac arrests occur at a rate of 1-5 per 1000 admissions and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We aimed to investigate the association between deviations from ACLS protocol and patient outcomes.

Methods

This retrospective review was conducted at a single academic medical center. Data was collected on patients who suffered cardiac arrest from December 2015-November 2019. Our primary endpoint was return of spontaneous circulation. Secondary endpoints included survival to discharge and discharge with favorable neurological outcomes.

Results

108 patients were included, 74 obtained return of spontaneous circulation, and 23 survived to discharge. The median number of deviations from the ACLS protocol per event in ROSC group

SUBMITTER: Crowley CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7750980 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature