Aetiology and outcome of paediatric cardiopulmonary arrest

Abstract Paediatric cardiopulmonary arrest is an uncommon event in children, but with appropriate management of their prevention and treatment, outcomes can be reasonable. This article looks at the causes of arrests in children, the likely outcomes, and the ways in which this can be improved.

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Published inAnaesthesia and intensive care medicine Vol. 13; no. 1; pp. 11 - 14
Main Authors Wilmshurst, Sally L, Graydon, Cameron
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2012
Subjects
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Cardiopulmonary arrest
extracorporeal life support
hypothermia therapy
ILCOR
paediatric
resuscitation
extracorporeal life support
resuscitation
ILCOR
hypothermia therapy
Cardiopulmonary arrest
paediatric
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Summary:Abstract Paediatric cardiopulmonary arrest is an uncommon event in children, but with appropriate management of their prevention and treatment, outcomes can be reasonable. This article looks at the causes of arrests in children, the likely outcomes, and the ways in which this can be improved.
ISSN:1472-0299
1878-7584
DOI:10.1016/j.mpaic.2011.10.009