introduction: n-methyl-d-aspartate receptor subunits antibody (nr2-ab) is a sensitive marker of ischemic brain damage in clinical circumstances, such as cerebrovascular accidents. we aimed to assess the value of serum nr2-ab in predicting the post-cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) survival. methods: in this cohort study, we examined serum nr2-ab levels 1 hour after the return of spontaneous c...

Background: The cerebral performance category (CPC) score is widely used in research and quality assurance to assess neurologic outcome following cardiac arrest. However, little is known about the results of the CPC in Turkey. Objective: This study aimed to determine whether the CPC is associated with the initial rhythm and resuscitation time following re...

Background & aim: Neonatal resuscitation training is mandatory for the staff providing maternity and neonatal services in order to ensure competence during the academic period. This study was conducted to assess the neonatal resuscitation skills of nursing and midwifery students. Methods:In this study, the skills of 48 nursing and midwifery students  were assessed, using Objective Structured C...

abstract background: a major problem of the first moments of childbirth, especially in “prolonged labor,” is perinatal asphyxia which necessitates neonatal resuscitation. this study aimed at evaluating the alert line of the partogram in recognizing the need for neonatal resuscitation 20–30 s after delivery. materials and methods: 140 full‑term pregnant women were kept under surveillance through...

Background: The neonate's Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the most important and common emergency condition in the delivery room. Approximately 10% of newborns are unable to initiate effective breathing and require assistance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of CPR levels of the neonates delivered during a year in Moheb Yas Hospital who were resuscitated. Methods: Th...

trauma is a common cause of death and disability in children. proper approach to pediatric trauma involves adherence to abcde sequence in the primary survey and resuscitation in order to promptly recognize and manage life-threatening conditions immediately. this readily reviewed sequence includes a: establishment and maintenance of a patent airway while maintaining cervical spine immobilization...

despite a lot of efforts and investigations worldwide, dnr is still a controversial issue in many countries. in iran although significant achievements are reached in different fields; end of life care is hardly considered as a scientific necessity. development and implementation of clear policies for dnr orders is required to prevent futile prolongation of death, psychological stress to the pat...

Objective: Fluid resuscitation is necessary in almost all critical patients. The central venous pressure (CVP) is a well-established method of assessing resuscitation. Recently, there have been attempts to investigate less invasive methods like the diameters of inferior vena cava (IVC) or the jugular vein. We aimed to investigate this method in our research.Methods: Seventy eight critical...

conclusions vacuum-assisted abdominal closure is a good technique for temporary abdominal closure. in patients who are unable to achieve fascial closure, skin closure alone is safe. results after 157 trauma laparotomies, 35 (22%) were open abdomen cases with an average injury severity score was 35. ninety-four percent of open abdomens occurred after damage-control surgery. temporary vacuum-assi...