Summaries and discussions of academic research, clinical guidelines and emerging evidence in cardiac arrest survivorship, care and outcomes.
Millions of people watched in horror as Damar Hamlin, a young and healthy NFL player, suddenly collapsed during a game. Although we have learned a great deal about the causes and risk factors of sudden cardiac arrest, one important aspect of this event remains under-discussed: the psychological effects of cardiac arrest. This life-threatening event can … Read more
Last week we announced a new study that looks to produce a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) of cardiac arrest survivorship and health-related quality of life. This is the CASHQoL study and is an international collaborative effort run by Warwick Medical School. What is a patient-reported outcome measure? These are tools measuring outcomes that matter to … Read more
It was evident from the very first SCA UK meetup that a resuscitation event wasn’t just about the survivor, but everyone else involved – especially partners or other loved ones. However, in the aftermath of the event, it’s all about the survivor, getting them back to health and a good quality of life. Of course, … Read more