Table 3. Characteristics of Cardiac Arrests in the Survival and 30-Day Mortality Groups.
Survival (n=19) | Mortality (n=32) | p value | |
---|---|---|---|
Causes (%) | 0.005 | ||
Cardiac | 12 (60) | 8 (40) | |
Hypovolemic | 3 (14) | 19 (86) | |
Sepsis/MOF | 3 (38) | 5 (62) | |
Hypoxic | 1 (100) | 0 (0) | |
Initial electrocardiogram rhythm (%) | 0.023 | ||
Shockable (VT/VF) | 13 (55) | 11 (45) | |
Non-shockable (PEA/asystole) | 6 (23) | 21 (77) |
MOF, multi-organ failure; VT, ventricular tachycardia; VF, ventricular fibrillation; PEA, pulseless electrical activity.
Values are number of patients (%).