Success rate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the intensive care unit of an Iran’s Army Air Force hospital in 2012

  Purpose: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an important step for patient survival inside   and outside the hospital. Therefore, the results of CPR can be effective in modifying the structure   of this operation and in eliminating its shortcomings. The purpose of this study was to evaluate   the success rate of CPR in intensive care unit of an Iran’s Army Air Force hospital in 2012.   Materials and Methods: Different preset forms were used to collect data from the record of   doctors and nurses’ report. Then, these data were transferred into a questionnaire that had been   prepared for this purpose. The success criteria of the CPR were the return of cardiac and vital   signs recorded through electrocardiography monitoring and also peripheral and central pulse   palpation and hemodynamic stability for 24 hours.   Results: From among 185 studied patients, 36.7% were women and 63.2% were men. CPR   success rate was 17.2%. CPR success rates in men and younger patients were more prevalent.   Among the diseases, patients diagnosed with cerebrovascular accident were reported to have   the most success rates in resuscitation.   Conclusion: Although this study and other similar studies have reported higher success rates for   resuscitation in men, in younger ages, and patients with a primary diagnosis of cerebrovascular   accident irrespective of other factors, carrying out more precise studies is recommended, especially   on the effects of intensity of problems and underlying diseases at the time of admission on the   success rate of CPR.   Keywords: cardiopulmonary resuscitation intensive care unit cardiac arrest Army hospital cerebrovascular accident.