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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an emerging rescue strategy for select patients with refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Mobile ECPR programs aim to reduce low-flow time by initiating extracorporeal..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation has shown promise in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, but evidence in younger adults remains limited. Younger adults represent a unique subgroup with distinct etiologies and potentially..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly used for refractory paediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). Although rapid initiation of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is widely considered critical, the relative..

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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for pediatric cardiac arrest relies on enhanced resources and time-critical decision-making. We aimed to evaluate variations in systems and clinical practice among extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Abstract Objectives Targeted temperature management (TTM) is the standard of care for comatose cardiac arrest survivors. However, evidence regarding its long-term neurological impact specifically on in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) survivors..

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Abstract Background Guidelines discourage prediction of neurological outcome in comatose patients within the first 72 h after cardiac arrest. Increasing evidence suggests that patients with the most severe brain injury and..

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Abstract Aims Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) can restore circulation in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). A trial-based analysis with a 1-year horizon showed limited cost-effectiveness of this demanding procedure. However,..

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Abstract Introduction: Survival after cardiac arrest and prolonged conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation remains poor, with out-of-hospital survival rates of only 2%–10%. Conventional veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation can restore..

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Abstract This case report describes a pediatric cardiac surgery in which electrocardiographic (ECG) changes appeared immediately after the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), followed by severe bradycardia and ultimately flaccid..

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Abstract Dear Editor, Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) refers to the initiation of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) during cardiac arrest to restore systemic perfusion with oxygenated blood []. Prolonged..

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Abstract Background Despite advances in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains low. Use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) as extracorporeal CPR (ECPR) may improve..

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Abstract Introduction Survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains poor, particularly for refractory ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia (VF/VT). Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) improves outcomes when delivered within 60 minutes of low-flow..

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Abstract The 50th Anniversary Wolf Creek XVIII Conference was hosted by the Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA on June 19–21,..

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Abstract Background Refractory cardiac arrest remains a major challenge in children, with poor survival despite advances in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), defined as rapid deployment of extracorporeal..

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Abstract Background Fulminant myocarditis is a severe cardiac condition characterized by rapid progression and high mortality. In recent years, advancements in medical technology, particularly the application of mechanical circulatory support,..

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Abstract BACKGROUND: While the immediate goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is to achieve return of spontaneous circulation, the patient-centered goal is to minimize neurological injury. Several medications used during cardiac arrest..

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Abstract Refractory ventricular arrhythmias and cardiac arrest in younger patients are rare, life-threatening events, particularly when standard resuscitation fails. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary circulatory support, enabling hemodynamic stabilization,..

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Abstract Background Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) with cardiac arrest is an obstetric emergency with an exceedingly high maternal mortality. Early application of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) may provide essential..

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Abstract Aims The study explores the association between race, survival and neurological outcomes among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients listed in Minnesota metro and the University of Minnesota Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary..

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Abstract Background Cardiac arrest (CA) remains a leading cause of mortality and long-term neurological disability. In cases of refractory CA, extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) may be implemented as a salvage..

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Abstract The use of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has risen exponentially worldwide. Following favorable observational studies, randomized controlled trials yielded conflicting results in patients with out of hospital cardiac arrest..

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Abstract Background Cardiac rhythm is a well-established prognostic factor in patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR); however, existing evidence is primarily limited to small, single-center studies. This study aimed to..

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Abstract Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare, life-threatening hypermetabolic reaction to dopamine-antagonist drugs that may progress to profound rhabdomyolysis, extreme hyperkalemia, and cardiac arrest (CA). Evidence guiding extracorporeal cardiopulmonary..

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Abstract ECPR Efficacy and Use: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) improves survival and neurologic outcomes in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, with global adoption and center availability expanding significantly.

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), involving VA-ECMO during refractory cardiac arrest, has been linked to improved outcomes. While systemic anticoagulation is commonly used to prevent circuit thrombosis, bleeding and..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) improves survival for patients experiencing refractory cardiac arrest but is often associated with severe ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). Hydrogen gas (H2) has demonstrated promising preclinical..

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Abstract Lightning strike injuries have a high mortality rate and frequently result in immediate cardiac arrest. Although extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly used for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, its role..

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Abstract Background The COVID-19 Pandemic challenged the healthcare system worldwide, but its effect on outcomes of cardiac arrest (CA) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use are understudied. We examined trends..

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Abstract These European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines 2025 on Special Circumstances in Resuscitation are based on the 2025 Consensus on Science with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR) of the International Liaison Committee..

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Abstract Background Young patients may survive accidental deep hypothermia with prolonged asystolic circulatory arrest because of protective effects of cold. Case Summary An 8-year-old boy fell through pond ice and..