What happens in hospital when someone arrests?

Cardiac Arrest in the Hospital

When a patient's heart stops beating in a hospital, a rapid response team (RRT) is activated. This team is comprised of healthcare professionals trained in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). The RRT will follow a standardized protocol to attempt to resuscitate the patient.

The first step is to check for responsiveness. If the patient is unresponsive, the RRT will start CPR, which involves chest compressions and rescue breaths. An automated external defibrillator (AED) will be used to check the patient's heart rhythm and deliver a shock if necessary.

If the patient's heart rhythm is restored, they will be transported to the intensive care unit (ICU) for further monitoring and treatment. The RRT will continue to provide care until the patient is stable.

Hospital Code Blue

When someone arrests in a hospital, the event is often referred to as a "code blue." This term is used to alert all hospital staff that there is a medical emergency and that assistance is needed. The code blue team will respond to the patient's location and initiate resuscitation efforts.

Other Medical Emergencies

In addition to cardiac arrest, there are other medical emergencies that can occur in a hospital that may require the rapid response team to be activated. These include:

* Stroke

* Respiratory arrest

* Sepsis

* Drug overdose

* Trauma

The hospital staff is trained to respond to these emergencies quickly and efficiently to give patients the best chance for survival.