Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-23-2023
Institution/Department
Nursing, Critical Care Medicine, MaineHealth Performance Improvement
Abstract
Introduction: High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves a patient’s chance of survival. High-quality CPR started immediately after cardiac arrest combined with early defibrillation can double or triple the chances of survival.
In 2021 Joint Commission (JC) provided new and revised in-hospital resuscitation standards due to suboptimal patient outcomes related to poor resuscitation performance.
Recommended Citation
Allen, Melissa N. MSN, RN; Taylor, Hannah MSN, RNC-MNN; and Smith, Jennifer BSN, RN, "Code Blue: Back to Basics" (2023). Southern Maine Health Care. 10.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/smhc/10