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Title: Increasing Survival in In-hospital Cardiac Arrest

Category: Critical Care

Keywords: in hospital cardiac arrest, cardiac arrest (PubMed Search)

Posted: 4/26/2016 by Feras Khan, MD

A recent survey looked at resuscitation practices that could help improve survival during in-hospital cardiac arrest

  • Monitoring for interruptions in chest compressions
  • Reviewing cardiac arrest cases monthly
  • Adequate resuscitation training

References

Original Investigation | April 06, 2016

Resuscitation Practices Associated With Survival After In-Hospital Cardiac ArrestA Nationwide Survey FREE ONLINE FIRST

Paul S. Chan et al.
JAMA Cardiol. Published online April 06, 2016. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2016.0073