Impact of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on Survival in Cancer Patients
Dana Elena Giza, Jordan Graham, Teodora Donisan, Dinu Valentin Balanescu, John Crommet, Gregory H. Botz, Cristina Gutiérrez, Mariberta Vidal, Rodrigo Mejía, Cezar Iliescu
Abstract
Cancer patients have particularly low rates of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and survival to hospital discharge following cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compared with non-cancer patients ([1][1]). The quality of life at discharge of those who survive after CPR is often diminished,
Topics & Concepts
Cardiopulmonary resuscitationMedicineReturn of spontaneous circulationResuscitationHospital dischargeOverall survivalSurvival rateCancerQuality of life (healthcare)Intensive care medicineAnesthesiaInternal medicineNursingCardiac Arrest and ResuscitationFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsRespiratory Support and Mechanisms