In-hospital cardiac arrest in middle-income settings: A comprehensive analysis of clinical profiles and outcomes of both adults and pediatrics

Background: In hospital cardiac arrest is associated with poor survival despite basic and advanced life support measures. This study aimed to identify the clinical characteristics and outcomes of cardiac arrests occurring during in-hospital admission to the tertiary care center in Pakistan. Method:...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Faisal Khan, Omer Shafiq, Sana Hirani, Amber Sabeen, Sijal Akhtar Sheikh, Qalab Abbas, Tahir Munir, Huba Atiq, Yasmin Hashwani, Asad Latif
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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author Muhammad Faisal Khan
Omer Shafiq
Sana Hirani
Amber Sabeen
Sijal Akhtar Sheikh
Qalab Abbas
Tahir Munir
Huba Atiq
Yasmin Hashwani
Asad Latif
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Omer Shafiq
Sana Hirani
Amber Sabeen
Sijal Akhtar Sheikh
Qalab Abbas
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Huba Atiq
Yasmin Hashwani
Asad Latif
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description Background: In hospital cardiac arrest is associated with poor survival despite basic and advanced life support measures. This study aimed to identify the clinical characteristics and outcomes of cardiac arrests occurring during in-hospital admission to the tertiary care center in Pakistan. Method: A retrospective, cross-sectional study at Aga Khan University Hospital from 2021 to 2023 analyzed 230 cardiac arrest cases. Data included demographics, arrest type, timing, initial rhythm, resuscitation duration, and arrest location. American Heart Association guidelines were adhered to for life support. The main outcomes focused on the return of spontaneous circulation survival to hospital discharge. Results: During the study, 230 cardiac arrests were observed: 152 in adults (mean age 57.8, 142 shockable cases, ROSC 52.6 %, alive at discharge 28.3 %) and 78 in pediatric patients (mean age 4.99, non-shockable rhythm 85.9 %, ROSC 51.3 %, alive at discharge 17.9 %). Adult Charles comorbidity index: 2.88 (SD±2.08), pediatric index: 0.610 (SD±0.88). Survival rates were lower with a high comorbidity index and code duration > 20 min. Conclusion: The study provides valuable observational data that challenges global survival rates for in-hospital cardiac arrest. It highlights how factors like being in monitored units and the presence of rapid response teams can lead to higher survival rates. The research underscores the influence of comorbidities, initial rhythms, and the duration of resuscitation efforts on patient outcomes, emphasizing the need for more research, especially in settings with limited resources.
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spelling doaj-art-d829ce65fe0e45818fe0403eaa95d7b12025-08-20T02:32:21ZengElsevierResuscitation Plus2666-52042024-12-012010077510.1016/j.resplu.2024.100775In-hospital cardiac arrest in middle-income settings: A comprehensive analysis of clinical profiles and outcomes of both adults and pediatricsMuhammad Faisal Khan0Omer Shafiq1Sana Hirani2Amber Sabeen3Sijal Akhtar Sheikh4Qalab Abbas5Tahir Munir6Huba Atiq7Yasmin Hashwani8Asad Latif9Department of Anesthesiology, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan; Corresponding author at: Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, Karachi P.O. Box 3500, Pakistan.Department of Anesthesiology, Aga Khan University, Karachi, PakistanDepartment of Nursing Services and Department of MedicineDepartment of Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi, PakistanCenter of Trauma and ExcellenceDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, Karachi, PakistanDepartment of Anesthesiology, Aga Khan University, Karachi, PakistanDepartment of Anesthesiology, Aga Khan University, Karachi, PakistanDepartment of Nursing Services and Department of MedicineDepartment of Anesthesiology, Aga Khan University, Karachi, PakistanBackground: In hospital cardiac arrest is associated with poor survival despite basic and advanced life support measures. This study aimed to identify the clinical characteristics and outcomes of cardiac arrests occurring during in-hospital admission to the tertiary care center in Pakistan. Method: A retrospective, cross-sectional study at Aga Khan University Hospital from 2021 to 2023 analyzed 230 cardiac arrest cases. Data included demographics, arrest type, timing, initial rhythm, resuscitation duration, and arrest location. American Heart Association guidelines were adhered to for life support. The main outcomes focused on the return of spontaneous circulation survival to hospital discharge. Results: During the study, 230 cardiac arrests were observed: 152 in adults (mean age 57.8, 142 shockable cases, ROSC 52.6 %, alive at discharge 28.3 %) and 78 in pediatric patients (mean age 4.99, non-shockable rhythm 85.9 %, ROSC 51.3 %, alive at discharge 17.9 %). Adult Charles comorbidity index: 2.88 (SD±2.08), pediatric index: 0.610 (SD±0.88). Survival rates were lower with a high comorbidity index and code duration > 20 min. Conclusion: The study provides valuable observational data that challenges global survival rates for in-hospital cardiac arrest. It highlights how factors like being in monitored units and the presence of rapid response teams can lead to higher survival rates. The research underscores the influence of comorbidities, initial rhythms, and the duration of resuscitation efforts on patient outcomes, emphasizing the need for more research, especially in settings with limited resources.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666520424002261In-hospital cardiac arrestCardiopulmonary resuscitationEpidemiologyOutcome
spellingShingle Muhammad Faisal Khan
Omer Shafiq
Sana Hirani
Amber Sabeen
Sijal Akhtar Sheikh
Qalab Abbas
Tahir Munir
Huba Atiq
Yasmin Hashwani
Asad Latif
In-hospital cardiac arrest in middle-income settings: A comprehensive analysis of clinical profiles and outcomes of both adults and pediatrics
Resuscitation Plus
In-hospital cardiac arrest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Epidemiology
Outcome
title In-hospital cardiac arrest in middle-income settings: A comprehensive analysis of clinical profiles and outcomes of both adults and pediatrics
title_full In-hospital cardiac arrest in middle-income settings: A comprehensive analysis of clinical profiles and outcomes of both adults and pediatrics
title_fullStr In-hospital cardiac arrest in middle-income settings: A comprehensive analysis of clinical profiles and outcomes of both adults and pediatrics
title_full_unstemmed In-hospital cardiac arrest in middle-income settings: A comprehensive analysis of clinical profiles and outcomes of both adults and pediatrics
title_short In-hospital cardiac arrest in middle-income settings: A comprehensive analysis of clinical profiles and outcomes of both adults and pediatrics
title_sort in hospital cardiac arrest in middle income settings a comprehensive analysis of clinical profiles and outcomes of both adults and pediatrics
topic In-hospital cardiac arrest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Epidemiology
Outcome
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666520424002261
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