Cardiac Arrest

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Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest is the cessation of cardiac mechanical activity. Rhythms: VF (shockable), pulseless VT (shockable), PEA, asystole. High-quality CPR and early defibrillation are critical.

cardiac arrest cardiopulmonary arrest sudden cardiac death SCD OHCA IHCA
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ICD-10
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Trials
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Core official overview

What this condition is

What is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)?Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating. When that happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. If it is not treated, SCA usually causes death within minutes. But quick treatment with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a defibrillator may be lifesaving.How is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) different from a heart a…

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Condition family & coding

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Condition matches & synonyms

Terms

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Cardiac arrest

ICD-10 quick links

Codes

For study support, terminology recognition, and documentation language.

I97.120 Postprocedural cardiac arrest following cardiac surgery I97.710 Intraoperative cardiac arrest during cardiac surgery I46.9 Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified P29.81 Cardiac arrest of newborn I46.2 Cardiac arrest due to underlying cardiac condition I97.121 Postprocedural cardiac arrest following other surgery I97.711 Intraoperative cardiac arrest during other surgery O03.36 Cardiac arrest following incomplete spontaneous abortion
Common tests

Tests performed

Post-ROSC: 12-lead ECG Troponin ABG Lactate BMP CBC Glucose Echocardiogram CT head (if comatose)
Common medications

Recognize the drug and the class

Epinephrine 1mg IV q3-5min Amiodarone 300mg (VF/pVT) Sodium bicarbonate (prolonged arrest) Targeted temperature management
Related nursing diagnoses

NANDA diagnoses & care plans

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Decreased Cardiac Output Impaired Gas Exchange Risk for Aspiration Anxiety (family)
Recruiting clinical trials

Additional official research

RECRUITING N/A

Dutch Registry of Pediatric Cardiac Arrest

NCT06938009

The goal of this observational study is to understand the long-term outcomes of children in the Netherlands who experience cardiac arrest, either in or outside of the hospital. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the surviva…

RECRUITING NA

FEMART-1 Pilot Study

NCT07596446

The FEMART-1 Pilot Study is focused on evaluating the feasibility, safety, and procedural timing of prehospital femoral arterial sheath placement in patients with non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), both during ongoing car…

RECRUITING N/A

Validity of ICU Clinician's Appraisal of Proportionality in CPR

NCT07026773

The VICAP-CPR study investigates whether doctors and nurses working in Intensive Care can determine neurological outcome and future quality of life after six months in patients treated for cardiac arrest outside the hospital based on clini…

RECRUITING N/A

Predictive Outcome in Comatose Patients

NCT05321459

Evaluating the prognosis of comatose patients after cardiac arrest (CA) in the intensive care unit (ICU) remains challenging. It requires a multimodal approach combining standardized clinical examination, serum biomarkers, imaging and clas…

RECRUITING N/A

Resuscitation Registry in CHD

NCT05373498

Children with congenital heart defects are far more likely to suffer a cardiovascular arrest and be in the need of cardiopulmonary resuscitation than healthy children or those with diseases of other organ systems, especially after cardioth…

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The VENTOR Clinical Study

NCT06759389

To evaluate the initial safety and effectiveness of the Ventor Airway System in providing short-term ventilation support in non-breathing subjects during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and respiratory arrests.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest What is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)?Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating. When that happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. If it is not treated, SCA usually causes death within minutes. But quick treatment with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a defibrillator may be lifesaving.How is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) different from a heart a… CPR What is CPR?Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is used when a person's heart has stopped beating, called cardiac arrest, or when a person has stopped breathing. CPR is an emergency technique that keeps blood and oxygen moving through the body until emergency medical help arrives.When someone's heart stops or they stop breathing, every second matters. Without treatment, permanent brain damage can happen quickly. If… First Aid What is first aid?Accidents happen. Someone starts to choke, gets stung by a bee, sprains an ankle, or gets a minor burn or cut while cooking. First aid is the care you give right away for an injury or sudden illness before medical help arrives. Knowing basic first aid, and when to call 911, can help you stay calm and act quickly.When is 911 needed?Call 911 right away for life-threatening emergencies, such as when s…