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Survival from in-hospital cardiac arrest during nights and weekends

Authors :
Peberdy, Mary Ann
Ornato, Joseph P.
Larkin, G. Luke
Braithwaite, R. Scott
Kashner, T. Michael
Carey, Scott M.
Meaney, Peter A.
Cen, Liyi
Berg, Robert A.
Nadkarni, Vinay M.
Praestgaard, Amy H.
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Feb 20, 2008, Vol. 299 Issue 7, p785, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A study to record if the outcomes after a cardiac arrest in hospital differed during nights and weekends as against days or evening and weekdays is conducted. Results show lower survival rates from cardiac arrests during nights and weekends.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
299
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.175589756