The Cincinnati Biorepository to Enhance the Acute Resuscitation of Cardiac Arrest Patients (Cincy BEARCATS): A Feasibility and Pilot Study

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the feasibility of collecting blood samples during cardiac arrest to better understand biological processes.
• Implemented serial blood sample collection by paramedics during cardiac arrest events.
• Monitored the feasibility of the sampling process within a real-world emergency context.
• Confirmed that collecting blood samples during cardiac arrest is feasible.
• Identified heterogeneity in biological pathophysiology during intra-arrest conditions.