Intrahospital Cardiorespiratory Arrests in Adults of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Causes, outcomes of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and associated factors

Kivu Medical Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jean Pierre Mumbere Kigayi, John Marshall, Celine Kavira, Hadassa Kyakimwa Anuarite, Alfred Murhula Chasumba, Augustin Kambale Sivihwa, Tresor Benda Masehi, Jeannette Kahindo Kasomo, Cedric Kambale Tsongo, Jonas Ngaruye, Peter Trallagan, Théophile Kabesha Amani
+3 more Edwin Rwebugisa Lugazia, Bronwyn R. Rae, Zacharie Tsongo Kibendelwa
DOI: 10.64263/kmj.v3i4.77
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Abstract

Introduction Intrahospital Cardiopulmonary Arrest (IHCA) is a common critical event with high morbidity and mortality in resource-limited settings. This study examines the outcomes of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) of IHCA and their associated factors in North Kivu in Democratic Republic of Congo. Methods This is an 18-month prospective cohort study conducted in two hospitals located in North-Kivu Province: HEAL Africa and Kyondo General Reference Hospital. Data were analyzed using Fisher's exact test for categorical data, and multinomial regression. A p-value

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Kivu Medical Journal
Volume
3
Issue
4
Pages
1–11
Publication date
31 January 2026