July 27, 2026 · Resuscitation · DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111225

Incidence, outcomes, and temporal trends of pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest in Japan: a nationwide study

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The authors aimed to investigate the incidence, outcomes, and temporal trends of pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) in Japan using a nationwide administrative database from 2011 to 2022. They found a declining incidence of IHCA, from 1.03 to 0.86 per 1,000 admissions, and an improvement in survival rates to hospital discharge, increasing from 25.8% to 30.6% over the study period. The authors emphasize the need for a national registry to validate their findings and enhance understanding of resuscitation practices.

Yuko Shiima, Hiroshi Kurosawa, Takanari Ikeyama, Yuichiro Matsuo, Hiroyuki Ohbe, Hiroki Matsui, Hideo Yasunaga

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