Table 6. Outcomes after perioperative cardiac arrest within 24 hours of anesthesia.
| Outcomes | Values (n=105) |
|---|---|
| ICU admission | 86 (81.9) |
| Prolonged mechanical ventilation (>48 hours) | 73 (69.5) |
| Pneumonia | 26 (24.8) |
| Postoperative stroke | 7 (6.7) |
| CPB or ECMO use | 17 (16.2) |
| Hospital discharge (days postoperative) | 60 (57.1) |
| 0–7 | 11 (18.3) |
| 8–14 | 16 (26.7) |
| 15–30 | 20 (33.3) |
| >30 | 13 (21.7) |
| Status 30-day after PCA | |
| Deceased within 30 days | 45 (42.9) |
| Deceased within 7 days | 34 (75.6) |
| Deceased within 24 hours | 22 (48.9) |
| Complete recovery | 33 (31.4) |
| Status 1 year after PCA | |
| Deceased within 1 year | 71 (67.6) |
| Complete recovery | 25 (23.8) |
| Moderate cerebral disability | 6 (5.7) |
| Severe cerebral disability | 3 (2.9) |
| Tracheostomy | 1 (1.0) |
| PEG insertion | 1 (1.0) |
Unplanned admissions accounted for 40.7% (n=35) of ICU admissions. Data is expressed as number of patients (percentage from total). Moderate cerebral disability was defined as a sufficient cerebral function for part-time work in a sheltered environment or daily life activities (e.g., dress, food preparation). Severe cerebral disability was defined as conscious but dependent on others for daily support and having at least limited cognition. ICU, intensive care unit; CPB, cardiopulmonary bypass; ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; PCA, perioperative cardiac arrest; PEG, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.