Five-year survival, performance, and neurodevelopmental outcome following cardiopulmonary resuscitation after pediatric cardiac surgery, preliminary investigation in a single-center experience

ConclusionTwo-thirds of children requiring CPR post cardiac surgery survived after 5 years. Their neurodevelopmental and functional evaluation demonstrated worse outcome in comparison with their matching cases. CPR duration, number of CPA events, and late CPA were risk factors for poor outcome. Rehabilitation and special education programs might be needed for these groups of children with special needs.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research