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Kathrina Siaron¹, Lilian Otieno², Lindsay M Riskey³

¹Kathrina Siaron is an assistant nurse manager, Department of Nursing, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.

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Quantitative pupillometry is feasible for assessing neurologic function during cardiac arrest. This method, performed by nurses, can offer insights into cerebral perfusion and patient recovery, despite challenges like personnel crowding.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Critical Care Medicine
Medical Technology

Background:

Quantitative pupillometry is a valuable tool for rapid neurologic assessment.
Its application in cardiac arrest scenarios is under investigation.
This report examines its feasibility and utility in a specific case.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the feasibility of quantitative pupillometry during cardiac arrest.
To explore the potential value of pupillometry data in this critical setting.
To identify limitations of the technique during resuscitation efforts.

Main Methods:

A case report of an 83-year-old female patient experiencing cardiac arrest during a cardiac procedure.
Rapid response team nurses utilized quantitative pupillometry to assess pupil function.
Data collection occurred amidst ongoing chest compressions and resuscitation efforts.

Main Results:

Quantitative pupillometry readings indicated abnormal but present neurologic function.
Challenges included personnel congestion at the bedside and timing of readings.
The technique was feasible despite the critical circumstances.

Conclusions:

Quantitative pupillometry can be feasibly performed by nurses during cardiac arrest.
This assessment may provide insights into cerebral perfusion and potential recovery.
Further research can refine its use as a biomarker in critical care.