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Algorithm allows paramedics to predict brain damage risk after cardiac arrest

Results from the RAPID-MIRACLE trial have found, for the first time, that the widely used MIRACLE2 risk score can be applied outside a hospital setting to accurately predict brain injury following a cardiac arrest. This could inform the type of immediate care patients receive, helping to ensure they have the best
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A new algorithm allows paramedics to predict the risk of brain damage after cardiac arrest, using the MIRACLE2 risk score. This breakthrough could inform immediate care and improve patient outcomes. The RAPID-MIRACLE trial demonstrated the score's effectiveness outside a hospital setting.

Medical Xpress·medicalxpress.com·Mar 14, 2026·1 min read· pts
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