This is a registry study that collects detailed information about patients who experience cardiac arrest, either outside or inside the hospital. Researchers gather standardized data about the circumstances, timing, and outcomes of cardiac arrest to better understand and improve treatment.
Key Objective: This study aims to improve cardiac arrest care and outcomes by systematically documenting and analyzing patient data according to international guidelines.
Who to Consider: Patients who have experienced cardiac arrest and require intensive care treatment, or their families, should consider participating to help advance cardiac emergency care.
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Out-of-hospital and in-hospital cardiac arrest (CA) requiring intensive care unit management. Data collection using a standardized form : demographic data and data related to the CA according to the Utstein guidelines.. Circumstances of onset, dates and times of onset and control of abnormal movements (myoclonus and.or seizures). On-scene clinical findings, pre-hospital and hospital care providers, timing of various treatments and supportive care, results of etiological investigations, cause of CA. Dates and times of EEG monitoring, EEG results. Outcomes including vital status and Cerebral Performance Category scale score at ICU and hospital discharge, day-90 and 1-year after CA and determined based on data in the ICU and/or hospital/neurologist charts and/or general practitionner phone interview.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Cardiac arrest requiring Intensive Care Unit management * Age \>= 18 years Exclusion Criteria: \- Refusal to participate