Cardiac arrest (CA) is currently a life-threatening condition. Preventative measures
to reduce mortality in patients with CA have led to the analysis of hemoglobin (Hb)
levels directly after the CA. Several studies have shown a positive link between Hb
levels shortly after a CA and a better outcome for the patient.
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Furthermore, there is evidence to indicate a significant relation between higher
Hb levels after CA and the return of spontaneous circulation (in conjunction with
a good neurologic outcome within several hours after the CA, in addition to survival
to hospital discharge).
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The researchers of this study have found that Hb levels >8 are indicatory of survival
for patients with CA, agreeing with Wang et al
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and his retrospective cohort study in which the researchers concluded that the minimum
required Hb concentration for a favorable outcome was 8.6 to 9.0 g/100 ml. The purpose
of this research is to understand whether Hb concentration could be used as a possible
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: July 24, 2022
Received in revised form:
June 20,
2022
Received:
May 25,
2022
Publication stage
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