Base Excess and Lactic Acid Levels as Success Criteria in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Abstract
Background: Cardiopulmonary arrest a condition that causes high mortality and morbidity. While the mortality rate is high even in in-hospital arrest cases, the survival of patients undergoing cardiac arrest outside the hospital is lower, so it is essential to predict the severity of the case. Many studies have been performed to understand the mechanism of cardiac arrest, to improve its prevention, and to increase intervention quality.
Aim: In this study we aimed to analyze the relationship between acidosis parameters and cardiopulmonary resuscitation success.
Methods: We analyzed blood gas data in patients that underwent cardiopulmonary arrest out-of-hospital, had intervention by an ambulance first-aid team and were then brought to the emergency room for advanced life support.
Results: A significant difference in blood lactate levels between the groups was determined.
Conclusion: Lactate and Base excess levels are parameters that could be used to assess the success of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Feruza Turan Sönmez
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Türkiye
Publication Date
October 23, 2019
Submission Date
August 16, 2019
Acceptance Date
September 26, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 11 Number: 3


