Notes:
CARDIAC ARREST OUTCOME (FIRST) is the same as attribute CARDIAC ARREST OUTCOME.

Applies only to outcome of the first arrest. This should include arrests in which resuscitation was deemed to be inappropriate. Enter the fact that resuscitation was not attempted for whatever reason (such as severe co-morbidity). If further arrests occur, the outcome will be recorded as AMI CAUSE OF DEATH IN HOSPITAL.

Central Cardiac Audit Database (CCAD) item name:
Outcome Of Arrest

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	CARDIAC ARREST OUTCOMES (FIRST)