The Ventilation During In-hospital Cardiac Arrest Study

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF AARHUS · Jan 29, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The Ventilation During In-hospital Cardiac Arrest Study is a research project aimed at understanding how the way we help patients breathe during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can affect their chances of surviving a cardiac arrest that happens in the hospital. Specifically, the study is looking at how different amounts of air given during CPR and the speed at which it is given relate to the likelihood of a patient regaining their heart's normal rhythm and circulation. By comparing these different ventilation methods, researchers hope to find out which approach might lead to better survival outcomes for patients.

To be part of this study, participants must be adults aged 18 or older who have experienced a cardiac arrest while in the hospital. They should also have less than one minute of recorded breathing assistance data during the event. Unfortunately, individuals who have a do-not-resuscitate order or who are already receiving certain types of advanced heart support cannot participate. If someone joins the study, they can expect that researchers will closely observe how the ventilation techniques used during their CPR relate to their recovery and overall health after the incident. This research is currently looking for participants, and all genders are welcome to join.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. In-hospital cardiac arrest
• • 2. Age ≥ 18 years
• • 3. \>1minute of recorded ventilation data
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Documented do-not-attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation order
• • 2. Invasive mechanical circulatory support at the time of the cardiac arrest