Cerebral Edema Following Cardiac Arrest: Are All Shades of Gray Equal?

The annual incidence of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) in the United States is increasing and approaching the burden of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) [1]. Guidelines for treatment and prognostication are often extrapolated from OHCA, however, IHCA is a distinct disease subtype that requires separate investigation [2 –4] . The recent publication of Ten Steps Toward Improving In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Quality of Care and Outcomes highlights the importance of having systems of care focused on unique considerations for IHCA [5].

Source: Resuscitation - April 16, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Rachel Beekman, Emily J. Gilmore Tags: Editorial Source Type: research