CARDIAC ARREST

This study tested whether giving two quick defibrillation shocks instead of one could help more people survive a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. Researchers enrolled 40 adults whose hearts were in a shockable rhythm and who did not respond to the first shock. The goal was to…

This study tested a new device called NEURESCUE that uses a balloon to redirect blood flow to the heart and brain during cardiac arrest. Six adults who were not responding to standard CPR received the device. The main goal was to see if doctors could inflate the balloon within 10…

This study tested whether a special type of hemodialysis (high-permeability) could help people in shock after being revived from cardiac arrest. The treatment aims to remove inflammatory substances from the blood to improve blood pressure and reduce the need for strong medication…

This study tested whether putting a heart-lung machine (ECPR) on the scene by emergency helicopter teams could help people whose hearts stopped and wouldn't restart. It included 221 adults aged 18-50 with witnessed cardiac arrest. The goal was to see if this quick action leads to…

This study tested a mind-body program called 'Recovering Together after Cardiac Arrest' for survivors and their caregivers. 14 pairs (survivor and caregiver) took part to see if the program was feasible and helpful. The goal was to reduce emotional distress and improve well-being…

This study tested whether an informational website could help close family members of cardiac arrest patients feel less uncertain and distressed. 53 adult family members participated. The website provided information to reduce their fear and caregiver burden. The goal was to see …

This study looked at whether certain blood test ratios can predict the risk of death in critically ill adults in the ICU. Researchers analyzed medical records from 212 patients to see if these ratios are linked to survival. The goal is to help doctors quickly identify high-risk p…

This study looked at whether giving CPR instructions over the phone before help arrives increases the number of bystanders who perform CPR. Researchers studied 274 adults who had a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. They compared CPR rates before and after starting a phone ins…

This study examined how well medical teams perform both technical skills (like chest compressions) and non-technical skills (like communication and leadership) during real cardiac arrest situations. Researchers observed 36 ICU team members using video recordings to see how these …

This study looked at how a cardiac arrest affects thinking skills and brain activity over the first year. 48 survivors and a healthy group took memory tests and had brain scans. The goal was to see if cognitive function changes and if it relates to quality of life or emotional he…

This study looked at 58 adults who had a cardiac arrest and were cooled to 33°C to protect their brains. Researchers compared two rewarming speeds (slow at 0.25°C per hour vs fast at 0.50°C per hour) to see how it affected inflammation levels in the blood. The goal was to gather …

This study examined how the Impella heart pump changes platelet function in 30 adults with severe heart failure or cardiac arrest. Researchers measured specific markers on platelets and tiny RNA molecules before and during pump support. The goal was to understand why some patient…