The Characteristics and Outcomes of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Based on Gestational Age and Unit Level of Care.
Kaashif Aqeeb AhmadSteven G VelasquezKaty L KohlleppelCody L HendersonChristina N StineJaclyn M LeVanUtpal S BhalalaPublished in: American journal of perinatology (2019)
In-NICU CPR incidence rises with decreasing gestational age and increasing level of NICU care. The rate of return of spontaneous circulation decreases significantly with increasing duration of chest compressions. Further study is needed to identify patient factors associated with adverse outcome.