Research Article

Evaluation Of Code Blue Calls Pre-Pandemic And Post-Pandemic Period In A State Hospital: Single Center Experience

Volume: 18 Number: 3 December 29, 2021
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Evaluation Of Code Blue Calls Pre-Pandemic And Post-Pandemic Period In A State Hospital: Single Center Experience

Abstract

Objective: Code blue is an organization established to provide basic and advanced life support as soon as possible, effectively and accurately in patients who develop in-hospital cardiac arrest. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness and results of code blue calls (CBCs) in our hospital, to make a comparison between pre-pandemic and post-pandemic periods, and to contribute to the literature and clinical practice. Material and Methods: This study was carried out by retrospectively examining the code blue notification forms between 01.01.2019 and 20.05.2021 in the code blue system, which is actively applied in the 350-bed Samsun Gazi State Hospital. Results: 370 code blue calls were included in this retrospective study. 54.1% of the cases were male and the mean age was 63.6 ± 1.1. 55.7% of the calls were made during working hours. The calls were mostly made from polyclinics with 28.6%. This was followed by the Covid-19 service with 25.7% and the palliative care service with 15.9%. 60% of the calls were made in the pre-pandemic period. CPR was performed in 48.6% of the cases. 30.3% of the cases resulted in exitus. In terms of CBC causes, code blue call was made due to cardiopulmonary arrest in 48.6%, syncope in 16.8%, and hypotensive attack in 13% of the cases. Code Blue team reached the calls in an average of 2.63±0.1 minutes. Compared to the CBCs during the pandemic period with the pre-pandemic period; Age, male gender ratio, transfer rate to the ICU, team response time and prolenged call rates were found to be higher during the pandemic period ( respectively p= 0.017, p=0.03, p=0.001, p=0.001, p=0.006) . The defibrillation rate and the rate of transfer to the ED were found to be lower during the pandemic period (respectively p=.0.02, p=0.001). Conclusion: When the pandemic period and the pre-pandemic period were compared in the CBCs in our hospital; Parameters such as defibrillation application, outcome, team arrival time and prolonged call rates were negatively affected. CBC and its results can be improved with continuous and effective training.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 29, 2021

Submission Date

August 14, 2021

Acceptance Date

November 9, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 18 Number: 3

APA
Ocak, M., & Taşcanov, M. B. (2021). Evaluation Of Code Blue Calls Pre-Pandemic And Post-Pandemic Period In A State Hospital: Single Center Experience. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 18(3), 429-435. https://doi.org/10.35440/hutfd.982983
AMA
1.Ocak M, Taşcanov MB. Evaluation Of Code Blue Calls Pre-Pandemic And Post-Pandemic Period In A State Hospital: Single Center Experience. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi. 2021;18(3):429-435. doi:10.35440/hutfd.982983
Chicago
Ocak, Metin, and Mustafa Beğenç Taşcanov. 2021. “Evaluation Of Code Blue Calls Pre-Pandemic And Post-Pandemic Period In A State Hospital: Single Center Experience”. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 18 (3): 429-35. https://doi.org/10.35440/hutfd.982983.
EndNote
Ocak M, Taşcanov MB (December 1, 2021) Evaluation Of Code Blue Calls Pre-Pandemic And Post-Pandemic Period In A State Hospital: Single Center Experience. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 18 3 429–435.
IEEE
[1]M. Ocak and M. B. Taşcanov, “Evaluation Of Code Blue Calls Pre-Pandemic And Post-Pandemic Period In A State Hospital: Single Center Experience”, Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 429–435, Dec. 2021, doi: 10.35440/hutfd.982983.
ISNAD
Ocak, Metin - Taşcanov, Mustafa Beğenç. “Evaluation Of Code Blue Calls Pre-Pandemic And Post-Pandemic Period In A State Hospital: Single Center Experience”. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 18/3 (December 1, 2021): 429-435. https://doi.org/10.35440/hutfd.982983.
JAMA
1.Ocak M, Taşcanov MB. Evaluation Of Code Blue Calls Pre-Pandemic And Post-Pandemic Period In A State Hospital: Single Center Experience. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi. 2021;18:429–435.
MLA
Ocak, Metin, and Mustafa Beğenç Taşcanov. “Evaluation Of Code Blue Calls Pre-Pandemic And Post-Pandemic Period In A State Hospital: Single Center Experience”. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 18, no. 3, Dec. 2021, pp. 429-35, doi:10.35440/hutfd.982983.
Vancouver
1.Metin Ocak, Mustafa Beğenç Taşcanov. Evaluation Of Code Blue Calls Pre-Pandemic And Post-Pandemic Period In A State Hospital: Single Center Experience. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi. 2021 Dec. 1;18(3):429-35. doi:10.35440/hutfd.982983

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