CV ASC Registry Education-Intra or Post-Procedure Event Types

Intra or Post-Procedure Event Types - Cardiac Arrest

Video Transcription

Cardiac arrest is defined as an acute cardiac event documented by one of the following ventricular  fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia or bradycardia with hemodynamic compromise causing loss of consciousness or PEA or asystole.  Once an acute cardiac event defined as above is met then it needs to require cardiopulmonary  resuscitation of two or more chest compressions or open chest massage, emergent temporary pacing, pericardiocentesis, institution of ECMO or defibrillation as without these measures  death would have almost certainly resulted. Also note if an event occurs that meets the above definition of cardiac arrest you're  going to code yes regardless of a resuscitation status such as DNR, hospice or comfort care.

Video Summary

Cardiac arrest is defined by specific cardiac events leading to loss of consciousness. Urgent interventions including CPR, chest compressions, pacing, and other measures are necessary to prevent death. It is crucial to code an event as cardiac arrest even if the patient has a DNR or comfort care status.