The association between a quantitative computed tomography (CT) measurement of cerebral edema and outcomes in post-cardiac arrest-a validation study.

Aim: Previous studies have examined the association between quantitative head computed tomography (CT) measures of cerebral edema and patient outcomes reporting that a calculated gray matter to white matter attenuation ratio (GWR) of <1.2 indicates a near 100% non-survivable injury post-cardiac arrest. The objective of the current study was to validate whether a GWR <1.

APACHE II scoring to predict outcome in post-cardiac arrest.

Introduction: Despite advancements in management of cardiac arrest, mortality remains high and few severity of illness scoring systems have been calibrated in this population. The goal of the current investigation was to assess the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score in post-cardiac arrest.

Measurements: This is a prospective observational study of adult post-cardiac arrest patients at a tertiary-care center.