Corina Noje1, Jennifer N Fishe, Philomena M Costabile, Bruce L Klein, Elizabeth A Hunt, Peter J Pronovost. 1. 1Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 3Pediatric Transport, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. 4Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL. 5Nursing, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. 6Division of Informatics, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. 7Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, Baltimore, MD.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To discuss risks and benefits of interhospital transport of children in cardiac arrest undergoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. DESIGN: Narrative review. RESULTS: Not applicable. CONCLUSIONS: Transporting children in cardiac arrest with ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation between hospitals is potentially lifesaving if it enables access to resources such as extracorporeal support, but may risk transport personnel safety. Research is needed to optimize outcomes of patients transported with ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and reduce risks to the staff caring for them.
OBJECTIVES: To discuss risks and benefits of interhospital transport of children in cardiac arrest undergoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. DESIGN: Narrative review. RESULTS: Not applicable. CONCLUSIONS: Transporting children in cardiac arrest with ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation between hospitals is potentially lifesaving if it enables access to resources such as extracorporeal support, but may risk transport personnel safety. Research is needed to optimize outcomes of patients transported with ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and reduce risks to the staff caring for them.
Authors: Morgann Loaec; Adam S Himebauch; Todd J Kilbaugh; Robert A Berg; Kathryn Graham; Richard Hanna; Heather A Wolfe; Robert M Sutton; Ryan W Morgan Journal: Resuscitation Date: 2020-05-15 Impact factor: 5.262