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In-hospital survival rates following cardiac arrest.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19893376     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Survival rates associated with in-hospital cardiac arrest remain stagnant in spite of recent advances in technology. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of the recent literature addressing in-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes and factors that may play a role affecting the outcomes. Recent recommendations demonstrating potential for improved outcomes are discussed.
Authors:
Barbara Leeper
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  AACN advanced critical care     Volume:  20     ISSN:  1559-7776     ISO Abbreviation:  AACN Adv Crit Care     Publication Date:    2009 Oct-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-11-06     Completed Date:  2011-01-13     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101269322     Medline TA:  AACN Adv Crit Care     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  366-72     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
Cardiovascular Services, Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246, USA. Bobbi.Leeper@baylorhealth.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Defibrillators
Heart Arrest / mortality*,  therapy
Hospital Mortality / trends*
Humans
Texas
United States

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