ReviewResuscitation plus2026
Characteristics, management, and outcomes of perioperative cardiac arrest in children undergoing noncardiac surgery procedures: a scoping review.
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- Intra- and Peri-Operative Cardiac Arrest in Pediatric Patients: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Mechanisms, and Management Strategies.Paediatric anaesthesia · 2026Review
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Abstract
Introduction: The primary goal of this scoping review was to create a comprehensive synthesis of the characteristics, management, and outcomes of perioperative CA events in children undergoing noncardiac surgery. Methods: We conducted electronic searches of PubMed, Embase, and Scopus in February 2024, with an update in June 2025. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were defined a priori. We included studies in children (age <18 years) undergoing noncardiac surgery, experiencing CA while under the care of anesthesia personnel or in immediate postoperative phases, with at least one pre-defined survival, neurofunctional, quality of life, or healthcare utilization outcome ascertained. Two authors reviewed citations independently with a third author solving conflicts. Results: Of 801 unique citations, 18 studies met inclusion criteria. There were 17 retrospective cohort studies, 1 cross sectional study, and no interventional studies. Median number of CA events per study was 21 (interquartile range, 13-27). Survival to hospital discharge ranged from 30% to 91% overall, with survival of 46% in the U.S.-based study. Younger age, higher American Society of Anesthesiologists score, and emergent procedures were associated with higher CA event occurrence. No study reported data on CA management, including quality of resuscitation, medication use, or defibrillation use. No studies obtained neurofunctional outcomes using standardized measures. No studies addressed long-term survival, neurofunctional, healthcare utilization, or quality of life outcomes after hospital discharge. Conclusion: Studies on pediatric perioperative CA are heterogenous, with modest sample sizes, and variability in definitions and reporting of outcomes. A large knowledge gap remains in CA management, neurologic consequences, and long-term outcomes.
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