Table 3

Outcome of resuscitation

Outcome end-points

Factors that impact on outcome


28-day survival

Age

Hospital survival

Pre-illness function and mobility

Long term care dependency

Chronic end-stage organ disease

Return to independent function

Etiology of acute illness

Quality of life-adjusted survival

Timing of resuscitation and definitive treatment


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