Characterizing infections in children after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Resuscitation 2026 Open access

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Authors: Stephanie L. Cramer, Kathleen Chiotos, Maheswari Ekambaram, Kathryn Graham, Samridhi Sawhney, Marion Donoghue, K Cooper, Alexis Topjian, Ryan W. Morgan, Adam S. Himebauch
DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111204
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References: 15

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Infections may contribute to the morbidity and mortality associated with pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The objectives of this study are to (1) estimate the prevalence of infections following pediatric OHCA and (2) explore the association between bacterial infections, clinical characteristics and outcomes. METHODS: Single-center, retrospective cohort study including children

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
Resuscitation
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
227
Pages
111204–111204
Publication date
1 July 2026
Language
EN