CARDIAC ARREST

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

This study tested a new device called NEURESCUE in 6 adults having a cardiac arrest in the hospital. The device uses a soft balloon in a major artery to quickly send more blood to the heart and brain during CPR. The main goal was to see if doctors could place the balloon within 1…

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

This study tested whether starting a heart-lung machine (ECMO) right at the scene of a cardiac arrest could save more lives and protect brain function. It included 221 adults aged 18-50 who had a witnessed cardiac arrest and didn't respond to standard CPR. The goal was to see if …

This study tested a mind-body program called 'Recovering Together after Cardiac Arrest' for survivors and their caregivers. The goal was to see if the program was feasible and helpful for reducing emotional distress. 14 survivor-caregiver pairs participated in a mix of in-person …

This study tested whether a special website could help close family members of cardiac arrest patients feel less uncertain and distressed. 53 family members participated, with some getting access to the website and others receiving usual care. The goal was to see if the website w…

This study examined how the Impella heart pump changes blood platelet function in 30 adults with severe heart failure or cardiac arrest. Researchers measured platelet markers before and during pump support to understand why some patients develop dangerous bleeding or clots. The g…

This study looked at whether giving CPR instructions over the phone to bystanders helps more people get CPR before paramedics arrive. Researchers tracked 274 adults who had a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. The goal was to see if pre-arrival instructions increased the number…

This study looked at whether three blood test ratios (lactate-to-albumin, CRP-to-albumin, and procalcitonin-to-albumin) can predict the risk of death in critically ill adults in the ICU. Researchers reviewed medical records of 212 patients admitted to an ICU in 2024. The goal was…

This study looked at 58 people who had a cardiac arrest and were cooled to 33°C to protect their brain. 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 i…

This study looked back at the medical records of 168 adults who survived a cardiac arrest and were treated in the intensive care unit. Researchers wanted to find early signs—like lab results and vital signs—that could predict whether a patient would die within 30 days or 6 months…

This study looked at how fast emergency teams can get a vein or bone line (IV or IO) in adults whose heart has stopped. Researchers tracked 200 patients to find out what causes delays or failures. The goal is to improve future guidelines for saving lives during cardiac arrest.

This study looked at how cardiac arrest affects thinking skills and brain activity over the first year after the event. Researchers used brain scans and cognitive tests to compare 48 survivors with healthy people. The goal was to understand changes in memory, attention, and emoti…

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 video-recorded 36 ICU team members and analyzed the link between thes…