Life after cardiac arrest. A retrospective study

AIM: We decided to evaluate the life situation of the survivors after out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). METHOD: CPR survivors who were 75 years or younger at the time and who were discharged alive from the hospital were identified consecutively. Average follow-up time was 25.5 months, and at follow-up 24% were deceased and 9% were lost. A questionnaire was completed by 93% and 71% were positive to an interview. RESULTS: Cognitive functions were reduced as well as capacity to perform activities in daily living. This resulted in dependence on other persons for living (nursing homes) and a low return to work. Social isolation was a common complaint. The survivors also reported lower pain awareness than the reference population. As far as other aspects of health-related quality of life, this small group show many similarities with previously evaluated post-infarction patients. CONCLUSION: Lower pain awareness should be taken into consideration when the CPR patients have ischemic heart disease. If possible, try to prevent social isolation.

Johansson, O (author)
Herlitz, Johan[external],Prehospital akutsjukvård (PreHospen)(Swepub:hb)jhz (author)
Grimby, G (author)
[external]Prehospital akutsjukvård (PreHospen) (creator_code:org_t)

By the author/editor: Stibrant Sunnerh ...; Johansson, O; Herlitz, Johan; Grimby, G

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