Are there variables that can accurately predict no chance of meaningful survival during resuscitation efforts?
PREDICTORS OF SURVIVAL: There has been a great deal of interest in factors that may affect survival after cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The following studies are a two of the more notable investigations in this area. Bedell, et al: Survival after cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the Hospital. (1) Design: Prospective review of all patients resuscitated at Beth Israel Hospital, a university teaching hospital, during the 18-month period from January 1, 1981 through June 30, 1982. Methods: Arrests were identified through records of the central-page operators and in regular rounds of the cardiac and pulmonary ICUs. Cardiac arrest was defined as the sudden cessation of circulation or respiration, requiring initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. For the 28 patients who required CPR on more than one occasion, the initial effort was the only attempt analyzed. Demographic and clinical information was obtained on a data form containing 193 entries. These covered the patients primary and se
