IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-7-11375 Original Research Paper SURVIVAL AFTER IN HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST AND CODE BLUE INITIATION Roney Thomas Dr. July 2017 6 7 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Objective

 To assess the survival rates immediately after – in Hospital Cardiac Arrest (IHCA) & code blue initiation & cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

 Methods  By evaluating the Code blue forms at a tertiary care hospital during the 3 year period 2013–16

 Results 130 of 442 patients survived (29.41%) immediately after CPR or obtained Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Immediate survival rates were comparable to other studies

 Conclusion Code blue initiation is an effective method to tackle In Hospital Cardiac Arrest (IHCA).