Resuscitation
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Modified volumetric capnography-derived parameter: A potentially stable indicator in monitoring cardiopulmonary resuscitation efficacy in a porcine model.
We aimed to investigate whether the ability of the volumetric capnography-derived parameter, the volume of CO2 eliminated per minute and per kg body weight (V'CO2 kg-1), in monitoring the quality of CPR and predicting the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) remains undisturbed by hyperventilation. ⋯ V'CO2 kg-1 performs better than PETCO2 in monitoring the quality of CPR during hyperventilation. In predicting ROSC during variations in a ventilation state, V'CO2 kg-1 has good predictive ability.
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In this study, we investigate the impact of bystander relation and medical training on survival to hospital discharge in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients receiving bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). ⋯ This study supports ongoing efforts to crowdsource a larger number of first responders with medical training to OHCA patients to assist with the provision of CPR and early defibrillation.
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Elevation of the head and thorax (HUP) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has been shown to double brain blood flow with increased cerebral perfusion pressures (CerPP) after active compression-decompression (ACD) CPR with an impedance threshold device (ITD). However, the optimal angle for HUP CPR is unknown. ⋯ 17-06.
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A standardised rapid response system (RRS), called the "Between-the-Flags" (BTF) program, was implemented across a large health jurisdiction in Australia in 2010. The impact of RRS on emergency surgical admissions is unknown. ⋯ BTF program was associated with a significant reduction in IHCA and IHCA deaths for emergency surgical patients in prior-non-RRS hospitals but not in the prior-RRS hospitals. The overall hospital and 30-day mortality improved in both cohorts after BTF.
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Flow disruptions (FDs) are deviations from the progression of care that compromise safety and efficiency of a specific process. The study aim was to identify the impact of FDs during neonatal resuscitation and determine their association with key process and outcome measures. ⋯ FDs occurred frequently during neonatal resuscitation. Measuring FDs is a feasible method to assess the impact of human factors in the delivery room and identify modifiable factors and practices to improve patient care.