Hospitalized children more likely to die after cardiac arrest during night shift

Hospitalized children are more likely to die after a cardiac arrest if it occurs during the night shift, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013.Adults who suffer a cardiac arrest while hospitalized are already known to fare worse if resuscitation is needed during the night shift.This AHA Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation Registry study is the first documentation of a similar effect in children.