Best Evidence Topics

Do potassium levels in cardiac arrest predict outcome?

Report By: Dr Lesley Harper - ST3 A&E
Institution: Frimley Park Hospital
Date Submitted: 14th August 2008
Last Modified: 9th September 2008
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [a cardiac arrested patient] is [the potassium result on the ABG] a useful tool in [identifying outcome]?