PREDICTORS OF CARDIAC ARREST IN CHILDREN

  • Vesna Stevanovic University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute for Mother and Child Health care of Serbia "Dr Vukan Cupic", Department of Anaesthesia, Belgrade, Serbia
  • Marin Bobos University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia; University Clinical Hospital Centar "Dr Dragisa Misovic - Dedinje", Clinic for Anaesthesia Belgrade, Serbia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/medi0-63532
Keywords: children, cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid

Abstract


The incidence of cardiac arrest (CA) in pediatric patients is lower than in the adult population. The unique anatomical and physiological characteristics of children contribute to differences in the etiology of CA and the outcomes of resuscitation. Key factors for surviving a life-threatening event include the rapid recognition of CA and the prompt initiation of effective resuscitation. Therefore, identifying predictors of CA is crucial, as they indicate the potential for such an event and help differentiate affected patients from others.  It is possible to prevent the occurrence of CA by appropriate treatment in these situations. Moreover, there are significant differences in the approach, implementation of resuscitation procedures, treatment, outcomes, and education regarding CA events that occur in children, whether they take place in-hospital or out-of-hospital.

Published
2026/04/06
Issue
Online First
Section
Review Article