Manual Pressure Augmentation During Defibrillation Does Not Improve Survival
A randomized trial found that while manual pressure reduces transthoracic impedance, it does not increase survival to hospital discharge.
Cardiac Arrest Increases Mortality and Coronary Complexity in STEMI Shock
A retrospective study of 345 patients shows that cardiac arrest in cardiogenic shock signals higher SYNTAX scores and 80% 1-year mortality.
Age, Rhythm, and Low-Flow Duration Predict Neurological Recovery After ECPR
A 14-year cohort study identifies specific predictors to help clinicians select cardiac arrest patients for extracorporeal resuscitation.
Bedside AI Analyzes EEG to Predict Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
A deep learning tool integrated into ICU monitors provides continuous prognostic trajectories for comatose patients within 36 hours.
Sex Not Independently Linked to Post-Arrest Neurological Recovery
Observed survival disparities between men and women disappear after adjusting for initial rhythm and arrest etiology.
Community CPR Training Increases Bystander Response but Not Defibrillator Use
A study of 6,280 cardiac arrests shows high training rates boost chest compressions while device use remains stagnant at less than 1%.
Mobile ECMO Truck Matches In-Hospital Survival in Cardiac Arrest
A mobile ECMO truck delivering scene-based resuscitation achieved a 25% neurologically favorable survival rate, matching in-hospital care.
ILCOR Standardizes Reporting for Resuscitation Education Research
A new Utstein style consensus report defines 111 specific metrics to unify how training efficacy is measured across clinical cohorts.
Early EEG Findings Guide Shorter Sedation After Cardiac Arrest
Patients with favorable EEG patterns within 12 hours of arrest saw mechanical ventilation and ICU stays reduced by over 50 percent.