Abstract
Cardiac arrest can occur following a myriad of clinical conditions. With advancement of medical science and improvements in Emergency Medical Services systems, the rate of return of spontaneous circulation for patients who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) continues to increase. Managing these patients is challenging and requires a structured approach including stabilization of cardiopulmonary status, early consideration of neuroprotective strategies, identifying and managing the etiology of arrest and initiating treatment to prevent recurrence. This requires a closely coordinated multidisciplinary team effort. In this article, we will review the initial management of survivors of OHCA, highlighting advances and ongoing controversies.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | S105-S112 |
Journal | Indian Heart Journal |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
- PCI
- Post-resuscitation care
- Return of spontaneous circulation
- Therapeutic hypothermia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine