Patient remains awake during 90 minutes of CPR

A 60.9-year-old man in Copenhagen experienced cardiac arrest after hospital admission for indigestion. Despite 90 minutes of CPR and several epinephrine shots, his heart remained nonfunctional, causing repeated loss of consciousness. The medical team ceased resuscitation efforts, and the man eventually died.

What was the initial reason for the man's hospital visit?

• Fever

• Headache

• Indigestion

• Cardiac arrest

How long was CPR administered to the patient?

• 120 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 30 minutes

What unusual sign did the patient show during CPR?

• Signs of conscious awareness

• Normal heart function

• No response

• Increased heart rate

What was the effect of epinephrine on the patient's heart?

• It had no effect

• It caused a heart attack

• It restarted the heart

• It improved consciousness

What was the final outcome for the patient after CPR was stopped?

• He passed away

• He remained unconscious

• He recovered fully

• He was transferred to another hospital