Epidemiology, etiology, and outcomes of in-hospital cardiac arrest in Lebanon.

Background: In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) constitutes a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. As data is scarce in the Middle East and Lebanon, we devised this study to shed some light on it to better inform both hospitals and policymakers about the magnitude and quality of IHCA care in Lebanon.

Methods: We analyzed retrospective data from 680 IHCA events at the American University of Beirut Medical Center between July 1, 2016 and May 2, 2019.

Towards better out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A survey of nurses.

Objectives: To examine the knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses in Lebanon regarding out-of-hospital resuscitation, compare hospital nurses to those who work in community settings on the variables of interest, determine the nurses' willingness to attempt resuscitation in the community and identify predictors of their willingness.

Background: Only 5.5% of victims survive out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Lebanon.