Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation I: Adult01:21

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation I: Adult

46
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is a life-saving emergency procedure performed when a person's heart has stopped beating or they are no longer breathing. The foundation of CPR is Basic Life Support (BLS), which focuses on the early recognition of cardiac arrest, the immediate start of high-quality chest compressions, and the timely use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).Assessing Responsiveness and Checking the Carotid PulseWhen approaching an unresponsive person, first ensure...
46
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation IV: Pharmacological Management01:25

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation IV: Pharmacological Management

65
Pharmacologic intervention is crucial in treating cardiac arrest patients during ACLS or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. The ACLS algorithms guide the administration of specific drugs based on the patient's cardiac arrest rhythm, which includes pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT), ventricular fibrillation (VF), asystole, and pulseless electrical activity (PEA).EpinephrineIndication: Epinephrine is the first-line drug for all cardiac arrest rhythms.Mechanism of Action: Epinephrine...
65
Assumptions of Survival Analysis01:15

Assumptions of Survival Analysis

175
Survival models analyze the time until one or more events occur, such as death in biological organisms or failure in mechanical systems. These models are widely used across fields like medicine, biology, engineering, and public health to study time-to-event phenomena. To ensure accurate results, survival analysis relies on key assumptions and careful study design.
175
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management01:22

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management

71
Airway management is a key skill in emergency and critical care settings, as maintaining a clear airway is essential for adequate oxygenation and ventilation.Head Tilt-Chin Lift TechniqueThe head tilt-chin lift maneuver is an essential technique primarily used in patients without suspected cervical spine injuries. To perform this maneuver, one hand is placed on the patient’s forehead, and gentle pressure is applied backward to tilt the head. The fingertips of the other hand are positioned...
71
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation III: AED Use01:23

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation III: AED Use

53
Introduction to AEDAn Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable medical device that analyzes the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, delivers an electrical shock to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, leading to a loss of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. In such emergencies, time is of the essence, and using an AED, combined with Cardiopulmonary...
53
Comparing the Survival Analysis of Two or More Groups01:20

Comparing the Survival Analysis of Two or More Groups

256
Survival analysis is a cornerstone of medical research, used to evaluate the time until an event of interest occurs, such as death, disease recurrence, or recovery. Unlike standard statistical methods, survival analysis is particularly adept at handling censored data—instances where the event has not occurred for some participants by the end of the study or remains unobserved. To address these unique challenges, specialized techniques like the Kaplan-Meier estimator, log-rank test, and...
256

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Enhancing age and gender verification in OTT accounts using deep learning techniques.

Frontiers in artificial intelligence·2026
Same author

Bilateral internal carotid artery agenesis associated with vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia and acute ischaemic stroke.

BMJ case reports·2026
Same author

Hazardous Materials Incidents in the Sultanate of Oman: National Patterns and Emergency Healthcare System Implications (2019-2024).

Disaster medicine and public health preparedness·2026
Same author

Multimode OAM antenna with reduced beam divergence for 6G networks.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Long-term outcomes and complications of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: Findings from the Vellore CVT registry.

International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society·2026
Same author

WUSED Study: Wake-Up Strokes in the Emergency Department.

Neurology India·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 27, 2025

Setup and Execution Of the Blindfolded Code Training Exercise
05:25

Setup and Execution Of the Blindfolded Code Training Exercise

Published on: March 29, 2019

9.5K

Code blue: Predictors of survival.

Darpanarayan Hazra1, Ankita Chowdary Nekkanti1, Anmol Jindal1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Journal of Anaesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology
|September 29, 2022
PubMed
Summary

In Indian Emergency Departments, prolonged CPR over 10 minutes and female gender predict poor outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest patients. Non-shockable rhythms are associated with worse survival rates following resuscitation efforts.

Keywords:
Cardiac arrestROSCcardiopulmonary resuscitationcode blue

More Related Videos

Ultrasonographic Assessment During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
06:04

Ultrasonographic Assessment During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Published on: October 24, 2020

6.6K
Standardized Model of Ventricular Fibrillation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support in Swine
05:36

Standardized Model of Ventricular Fibrillation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support in Swine

Published on: January 30, 2020

7.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 27, 2025

Setup and Execution Of the Blindfolded Code Training Exercise
05:25

Setup and Execution Of the Blindfolded Code Training Exercise

Published on: March 29, 2019

9.5K
Ultrasonographic Assessment During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
06:04

Ultrasonographic Assessment During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Published on: October 24, 2020

6.6K
Standardized Model of Ventricular Fibrillation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support in Swine
05:36

Standardized Model of Ventricular Fibrillation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support in Swine

Published on: January 30, 2020

7.8K

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Critical Care

Background:

  • Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) management in Indian Emergency Departments (EDs) lacks extensive outcome data.
  • Code blue systems are crucial for rapid response during in-hospital cardiac emergencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze outcomes and identify mortality predictors for SCA patients in Indian EDs.
  • To investigate factors influencing sustained return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of 435 patients aged over 15 years undergoing code blue resuscitation in the ED.
  • Analysis of factors related to ROSC and mortality using descriptive statistics and logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Most cardiac arrests were in-hospital (74%) with non-shockable rhythms (PEA, asystole) predominating.
  • ROSC was achieved in 44.1% of patients; 13.4% were discharged alive.
  • CPR duration >10 minutes and female gender were independent risk factors for failure to achieve ROSC.

Conclusions:

  • Non-shockable rhythms are linked to poorer outcomes compared to shockable rhythms.
  • Extended CPR duration and female gender are significant predictors of failed ROSC in the ED.
  • Further research is needed to improve SCA survival rates in India.