Initial blood pH during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients: a multicenter observational registry-based study.

Jonghwan ShinYong-Su LimKyuseok KimHui Jai LeeSe Jong LeeEuigi JungKyoung Min YouHyuk Jun YangJin Joo KimJoonghee KimYou Hwan JoJae Hyuk LeeSeong Youn Hwang

Published in: Critical care (London, England) (2017)

Among the blood laboratory test results during CPR of OHCA patients, pH and potassium levels were observed as independent factors associated with survival to hospital discharge, and pH level was considered as an independent factor related to neurological recovery.

Keyphrases

cardiopulmonary resuscitation
end stage renal disease
cardiac arrest
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
clinical trial
patient reported outcomes
brain injury
cerebral ischemia