IHCA
Medical abbreviation · Emergency Medicine
| Stands for | In-hospital cardiac arrest |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
IHCA stands for In-hospital cardiac arrest, an emergency medicine abbreviation.
Cardiac arrest occurring in a hospital patient or visitor, managed by a code team. It is often preceded by hours of warning signs.
Example: IHCA on 5 West, PEA, ROSC at 8 minutes; transferred to ICU.
Usage notes
Survival to discharge is higher than for out-of-hospital arrests, roughly one in four in US registries. Rapid response teams and early warning scores aim to prevent IHCA by treating deterioration earlier. The AHA's Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation registry tracks outcomes.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.