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    Evaluation of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Conditions in Turkey: Current Status of Code Blue
    (2021) Keles, Gonul Tezcan; Ozbilgin, Sule; Ugur, Levent; Birbicer, Handan; Akin, Sule; Kuvaki, Bahar; Doruk, Nurcan; Turkan, Hulya; Akan, Mert; 0000-0001-6423-1076; 33718903
    Objective: Globally, previously determined teams activated by 'code blue' calls target rapid and organised responses to medical emergency situations. This study aimed to evaluate the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) conditions in Turkey. Methods: A web-based survey was sent to anaesthesiologists in Turkey via email. The survey included 36 questions about demographic features and 'code blue' practices and procedures. Results: A total of 180 participants were included. The mean working duration was 16.1 +/- 7.5 years. Of the anaesthesiologists who participated, 35% worked in university, 26.1% in education and research, 1.7% in city hospitals, 18.9% in state hospitals and 18.3% in private hospitals; 68.3% had CPR certification. There were code blue systems in 97.6% of the organisations. For code blue calls, 71.9% were activated by calling '2222'. There were 41.5% organisations with code blue teams of 3-4 people, whereas 26.7% had 2-member teams. Among call responders, 68.5% were anaesthesia technicians/paramedics, 60.7% were anaesthesiologists and 42.7% were anaesthesia assistants. In organisations, 66.3% regularly conducted code blue training. In total, 63.3% of the participants stated that the time to reach the location was nearly 2-4 minutes. During CPR, the use of capnography was 18.3%. Of the participants, 73.8% chose endotracheal intubation as priority airway device during CPR. Conclusion: Today, code blue practice is an important quality criterion for hospitals. This study shows the current status of 'code blue' according to the results of respondent data completing the survey. To prevent in-hospital cardiac arrest, a chain of preventive measures should be established, including personnel training, monitoring of patients, recognition of patient deterioration, the presence of a call for help system and effective intervention.
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    Compliance to guidelines in in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation interventions: single-center experience
    (2019) Caliskan, Nail; Durukan, Polat; Baykan, Necmi; Kaymaz, Neslij Dogan; Elmali, Ferhan; Kavalci, Cemil
    Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate standard of knowledge about adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to current guidelines and affecting factors among clinicians working at the Hospital of Erciyes University, Medicine School. Materials and Methods: The study conducted on residences and subspecialty residences who accepted to participate and complete the survey. Overall 303 clinicians who accepted to participate and were accessible for completion of survey were recruited to the study. The survey included 2 sections. The first section included data regarding demographic characteristics and the second part included 20 multiple-choice items with one correct answer prepared based on 2010 American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.. Results: Age, total duration of medical practice and residency positively affected standard of knowledge. Higher number of cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed within prior 6 months and defibrillation performance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation positively affected standard of knowledge. Post-graduate theoretical and practical training positively affect standard of knowledge. Conclusion: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation trainings aiming clinicians should be standardized and updated as well as education during employment should be scheduled to provide access to such programs.
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    Successful application of acute cardiopulmonary resuscitation
    (2015) Ozturk, Derya; Altinbilek, Ertugrul; Koyuncu, Murat; Sonmez, Bedriye Muge; Caltili, Cilem; Ikizceli, Ibrahim; Kavalci, Ibrahim; Kavalci, Cemil; Kavalci, Gulsum
    Objective: To compare the quality and correct the deficiencies of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures performed in patients who developed cardiopulmonary arrest before or after Emergency Department admission. Methods: This study was conducted on patients who were applied CPR at Sisli Etfal Training and Research and Research Hospital, Emergency Department between 01 January 2012 and 31 December 2012. Chi-square and Mann-Whitney U test were used to compare the patients' data. The study data were analyzed in SPSS 18.0 software package. A P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 155 patients who were applied CPR were included in the analysis. Among the study patients, seventy eight (50.3%) were brought to Emergency Department after developing cardiopulmonary arrest while 77 (49.7%) developed cardiopulmonary arrest at Emergency Department. The mean age of the study population was (66 +/- 16) years and 64% of the patients were male. The initial rhythms of the CPR-applied patients were different (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the groups with respect to the treatment protocols or CPR responses (P > 0.05). The CPR response time was longer in ED (P < 0.05). The survival rate was lower in the trauma patients who developed cardiopulmonary arrest at ED (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The scientific data obtained in this study suggest that an early response and therapy improves outcomes in CPR procedure.
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    Results of a blue code implementation at a university hospital
    (2017) Ozmete, Ozlem; AAI-7779-2021
    Purpose: The blue code is an early warning system that enables the necessary interventions to be made individuals whose basic life functions are at risk or have stopped. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the blue code application in our hospital and to analyze the management of these patients. Material and Methods: Data of 154 patients with code blue call between April 2016 and September 2016 were retrospectively analysed. Patients age, gender, code blue call time, the most call given unit, team's arrival time to unit, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) time, the initial rhythm survival and discharge rates were investigated. Results: A total of 154 patients (97 male, 57 female) were evaluated in the study. The mean age of the patients was 62 years. 83 (53.9%) of the code blue calls occurred after hours and the most frequent calls given by internal intensive care unit. The mean time for the code blue team to arrive was 1.25 minutes and the mean duration of CPR was 27 minutes. The most frequent initial cardiac rhythm detected in patients was asystole (87%). Spontaneous circulation was provided in 24 patients and 130 died. Sixteen patient were discharged after further follow-up and treatment. When the blue code call was given from the patients who were discharged, the first cardiac rhythm detected ventricular fibrillation in 9 patient, sinus rhythm in 5 patient and asystole in 2 patient. Conclusion: When evaluated of the code-blue calls in our hospital, the most common rhythm in cardiopulmoner arrest cases were asystoly but survival and discharged rates were more likely in patient which initial rthym is ventricular fibrillation.