Post-Code PTSD Symptoms in Internal Medicine Residents Who Participate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Events: A Mixed Methods Study.

Background: Internal medicine (IM) residents participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation events (or "codes"), stressful events that involve the death or near death of patients. Experiencing traumatic stress can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Objective: We examined whether IM residents who participate in codes developed PTSD symptoms.