TY - JOUR
T1 - Mathematical modeling for prediction of survival from resuscitation based on computerized continuous capnography
T2 - Proof of concept
AU - Einav, Sharon
AU - Bromiker, Ruben
AU - Weiniger, Carolyn F.
AU - Matot, Idit
PY - 2011/5
Y1 - 2011/5
N2 - Objectives: The objective was to describe a new method of studying correlations between real-time end tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO 2) data and resuscitation outcomes. Methods: This was a prospective cohort study of 30 patients who underwent cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a university hospital. Sidestream capnograph data were collected during CPR and analyzed by a mathematician blinded to patient outcome. The primary outcome measure was to determine whether a meaningful relationship could be drawn between detailed computerized ETCO 2 characteristics and the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Significance testing was performed for proof-of-concept purposes only. Results: Median patient age was 74 years (interquartile range [IQR] = 60-80 years; range = 16-92 years). Events were mostly witnessed (63%), with a median call-to-arrival time of 150 seconds (IQR = 105-255 seconds; range = 60-300 seconds). The incidence of ROSC was 57% (17 of 30), and of hospital discharge 20% (six of 30). Ten minutes after intubation, patients with ROSC had higher peak ETCO 2 values (p = 0.035), larger areas under the ETCO 2 curve (p = 0.016), and rising ETCO 2 slopes versus flat or falling slopes (p = 0.016) when compared to patients without ROSC. Cumulative maxETCO 2 > 20 mm Hg at all time points measured between 5 and 10 minutes postintubation best predicted ROSC (sensitivity = 0.88; specificity = 0.77; p < 0.001). Mathematical modeling targeted toward avoiding misdiagnosis of patients with recovery potential (fixed condition, false-negative rate = 0) demonstrated that cumulative maxETCO 2 (at 5-10 minutes) > 25 mm Hg or a slope greater than 0 measured between 0 and 8 minutes correctly predicted patient outcome in 70% of cases within less than 10 minutes of intubation. Conclusions: This preliminary study suggests that computerized ETCO 2 carries potential as a tool for early, real-time decision-making during some resuscitations.
AB - Objectives: The objective was to describe a new method of studying correlations between real-time end tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO 2) data and resuscitation outcomes. Methods: This was a prospective cohort study of 30 patients who underwent cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a university hospital. Sidestream capnograph data were collected during CPR and analyzed by a mathematician blinded to patient outcome. The primary outcome measure was to determine whether a meaningful relationship could be drawn between detailed computerized ETCO 2 characteristics and the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Significance testing was performed for proof-of-concept purposes only. Results: Median patient age was 74 years (interquartile range [IQR] = 60-80 years; range = 16-92 years). Events were mostly witnessed (63%), with a median call-to-arrival time of 150 seconds (IQR = 105-255 seconds; range = 60-300 seconds). The incidence of ROSC was 57% (17 of 30), and of hospital discharge 20% (six of 30). Ten minutes after intubation, patients with ROSC had higher peak ETCO 2 values (p = 0.035), larger areas under the ETCO 2 curve (p = 0.016), and rising ETCO 2 slopes versus flat or falling slopes (p = 0.016) when compared to patients without ROSC. Cumulative maxETCO 2 > 20 mm Hg at all time points measured between 5 and 10 minutes postintubation best predicted ROSC (sensitivity = 0.88; specificity = 0.77; p < 0.001). Mathematical modeling targeted toward avoiding misdiagnosis of patients with recovery potential (fixed condition, false-negative rate = 0) demonstrated that cumulative maxETCO 2 (at 5-10 minutes) > 25 mm Hg or a slope greater than 0 measured between 0 and 8 minutes correctly predicted patient outcome in 70% of cases within less than 10 minutes of intubation. Conclusions: This preliminary study suggests that computerized ETCO 2 carries potential as a tool for early, real-time decision-making during some resuscitations.
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2011.01067.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2011.01067.x
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C2 - 21569166
AN - SCOPUS:79956158009
SN - 1069-6563
VL - 18
SP - 468
EP - 475
JO - Academic Emergency Medicine
JF - Academic Emergency Medicine
IS - 5
ER -