Neurophysiology contributes to outcome prediction after cardiac arrest

Clin Neurophysiol Pract. 2017 Sep 29:2:201-205. doi: 10.1016/j.cnp.2017.08.001. eCollection 2017.

Abstract

This "Points of View" paper discusses the role of neurophysiology in predicting outcome in patients who have initially survived a cardiac arrest but remain in coma. The authors, from different clinical backgrounds, discuss their individual approaches to neuroprognostication.

Keywords: Cardiac arrest; Coma; Electroencephalography; Outcome; Prognosis; Somatosensory evoked potentials.

Publication types

  • Review