Observing Core Body Temperature Changes in Adults After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest During Transport to Hospital

What this Trial Is About

This prospective observational study focuses on patients who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest OHCA. The study aims to monitor core body temperature using an esophageal probe during transport and upon arrival at the hospital. Researchers also observe environmental factors like ambient temperature and interventions used to prevent hypothermia during resuscitation based on European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2015 or newer. When a patient meets inclusion criteria and CPR is established according to guidelines, an esophageal temperature probe is inserted on site during ongoing resuscitation efforts. Body temperature is measured on scene and again upon hospital arrival using the probe. Data on weather conditions, altitude, patient activity, and hypothermia protection such as clothing are also recorded throughout the process. Participants are monitored from the moment resuscitation begins until hospital arrival, with core temperature measured continuously. Additional data collected include environmental temperature at the site, time from cardiac arrest to return of spontaneous circulation ROSC, heart rhythm at arrival of advanced life support teams, and use of mechanical chest compression devices. The primary outcome is core temperature at hospital arrival, tracked over an average of one year during study completion.

Core Temperature in Patients With OHCA