Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Case Registration Protocol; a Centralized and Prospective Registry in Kermanshah, Iran

Background: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving procedure that helps maintain blood circulation and breathing in individuals experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. Various factors with different effects influence CPR outcomes. This study describes the protocol of a CPR Case Registry based in Kermanshah, Iran. Methods: The Kermanshah CPR registry’s methodology is a combination of several existing registration methods, including those of the US, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Japan. All patients presenting to the hospital with cardiopulmonary arrest, including arrests within hospital inpatient wards, are included in the registry. Data are collected electronically and instantly through the checklist designed in the medical records system every 24 hour. The success rate of resuscitation cases and its influencing factors are documented according to the predesigned checklist compiled from previous registries. This registry was established in June 2019, and more than 1500 participants are examined annually. The results of this study will be compared with those of other similar studies. Discussion: To this date, 1234 cases (59% male) have been recorded in the registry with 34.7% successful CRP attempts. The registry of cardiopulmonary resuscitation cases provides data regarding the influencing factors of CPR outcomes.