Role of Emergency Protocols in Reducing In-Hospital Mortality During Cardiac Arrests

Authors

  • Hafiz Abdul Sattar Hashmi University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Author
  • Faizan Mohi ud din Rawa Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Quaid-E-Azam Medical College Author
  • Dr tabish sohail Avicenna Medical College Author
  • Dr. Ali Raza Saleem Health Sciences, Master’s in Public Health, The University of New Mexico, NM, USA Author
  • Muhammad Naveed Uz Zafar Department of Pathology, Associate Professor, Liaquat Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Thatta Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64105/v0v1g020

Keywords:

Emergency Protocols, Reducing In-Hospital, Mortality, Cardiac Arrests

Abstract

Even with evolving resuscitation methods, in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is still a leading cause of death. The prompt implementation of systematic emergency frameworks is essential to enhance the chances of survival. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the impact of following protocols on reducing IHCA mortality at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Quaid e Azam Medical college Bahawalpur. A possible observation study was conducted in six months, including 120 adult patients who experienced IHCA and received cardiopulmonary revival (CPR). Patients were divided into two groups based on the compliance with the protocol Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Data on demographics, arrest site, initial rhythm, intervention time, return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and survival results were collected and analyzed. Protocol farming is significant improvement results. In a non-party group, ROSC was achieved in 59.7% of patients in a protocol-sided group compared to 22.9%. Survival for discharge was 29.1% respectively compared to 10.4%. Neurological results were also better in the adherence group. CPR delays, defiber and correlated mortality in drug administration. The strict compliance with the emergency protocol during cardiac arrest significantly reduces mortality and increases neurological improvement. Regular exercise, skilled code blue system and timely intervention are needed to improve the IHCA results. Protocol -based revival can save institutional focus on life and improve the quality of care in hospital settings.

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Published

2025-07-10

How to Cite

Role of Emergency Protocols in Reducing In-Hospital Mortality During Cardiac Arrests. (2025). Pakistan Journal of Medical & Cardiological Review, 4(2), 436-448. https://doi.org/10.64105/v0v1g020