Cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation Circulatory System Cardiac arrest, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
The study does not involve/compare any interventions. It is observational study during standard CPR treatment.
We will be observing trending of values of cerebral tissue partial oxyge
Sponsors
Center for Emergency Medicine Maribor (Slovenia)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All adult (male and female >18 years) in cardiac arrest, where treating physicians has decided to commence CPR
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Traumatic cardiac arrest 2. Intoxication 3. Drowning 4. Age <18 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) will be assessed immediately during CPR, eg. the patient either achieves ROSC (successful CPR) or patient is pronounced dead in the field. ROSC assesment is made in standard manner, by palpating carotid pulse. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Neurologic outcome will be measured at the discharge from hospital by assesment with "Glasgow-Pittsburgh cerebral performance category scale" (CPC scale). 2. Discharge from hospital will measure total duration spent in ICU (intensive care unit), time patient needed mechanical support on ventilator and time until discharge from hospital | — |
Countries
Slovenia
Outcome results
None listed