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Improving quality and outcomes of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in refractory cardiac arrest: the Phoenix ECPR project

Abstract Background Survival for cardiac arrest remains poor, and the use of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has been suggested as a potential therapy to improve outcomes. Harefield Hospital has been performing..

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Organ Utilization From Donors Following Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Systematic Review of Graft and Recipient Outcome

Abstract Background.  The global shortage of solid organs for transplantation is exacerbated by high demand, resulting in organ deficits and steadily growing waiting lists. Diverse strategies have been established to..

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Back to life – Defining long term outcomes after prehospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Abstract Four randomized trials published between 2020 and 2023 compared extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) to conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the controversial findings of the last one, the INCEPTION trial triggered great..

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Establishing an Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program

Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is a complex, life-saving procedure that uses mechanical support for patients with refractory cardiac arrest, representing the pinnacle of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) applications. Effective..

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Extracorporeal-CPR Versus Conventional-CPR for Adult Patients in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest– Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Objective Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) utilizes veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in cardiac arrest patients to reduce the risk of mortality and multiorgan dysfunction from systemic hypoperfusion. We aimed..

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Total reversal of the pulmonary circulation (RPC) induced by peripheral cannulation for veno-arterial ECMO in a patient with aortic and…

Abstract This case report details a rare instance of total reversal of the pulmonary circulation (RPC) in a 56-year-old male patient on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) during emergency..

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Pre-Hospital ECPR cost analysis and cost effectiveness modelling study

Abstract Background The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasing. Prehospital ECPR (PH-ECPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) may improve both equity of access and..

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Left Ventricular Energetics in Patients Receiving Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Abstract Introduction The haemodynamic effects veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) remain inadequately understood. We investigated invasive left ventricular (LV) haemodynamics in patients who underwent treatment with an intensive care strategy..

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Long-term heart function in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest treated with prehospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is a treatment for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), often due to acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, the long-term impact of prehospital ECPR on..

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ECPR—the evolving role in cardiac arrest

Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) describes the use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) to restore blood circulation in patients during refractory cardiac arrest. So far, ECPR is not the..

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The Pre-ECPR Score: Developing and Validating a Multivariable Prediction Model for Favorable Neurological Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Abstract Objectives Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) can save patients with refractory cardiac arrest; however, according to recent meta-analyses, only 20% of patients achieve favorable outcomes (Modified Rankin Scale 0-3). We..

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Age as a Mortality Predictor in ECPR Patients

Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an advanced technique using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support patients with refractory cardiac arrest. Age significantly influences ECPR outcomes, with younger patients generally..

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Variability in patient selection criteria across extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) systems: A systematic review

Abstract Background Across the world, many systems have implemented extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) as a potential treatment strategy for patients in refractory cardiac arrest. To date, there are no universally..

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Post-Cardiac Arrest Care in Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Abstract OBJECTIVES: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) serves as a lifesaving intervention for patients experiencing refractory cardiac arrest. With its expanding usage, there’s a burgeoning focus on improving patient outcomes through..

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Heart rhythm at hospital admission: A factor for survival and neurological outcome among ECPR recipients?

Abstract Background The initial rhythm is a known predictor of survival in extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) patients. However, the effect of the rhythm at hospital admission on outcomes in these..

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Geospatial Analysis for Prehospital Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Houston, Texas

Abstract Objectives Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is a promising treatment that could improve survival for refractory out-of-hospital (OHCA) patients. Healthcare systems may choose to start eCPR in the prehospital setting..

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Survival After Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Based on In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest and Cannulation Location: An Analysis of the Extracorporeal Life Support…

Abstract Objectives:  Explore whether extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) mortality differs by in-hospital cardiac arrest location and whether moving patients for cannulation impacts outcome. Design:  Retrospective cohort study. Setting:  ECPR hospitals..

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Overcoming Obstacles in Remote ECPR:A Success Story from Initial Resuscitation to LVAD

Abstract Introduction: In remote hospital settings, providing timely and effective extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is challenging due to infrastructure limitations and accessibility issues. We are highlighting the importance of grab-and-go ECPR..

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Outcome, compliance with inclusion criteria and cost of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract Introduction The primary aim was to describe the outcome, the compliance with inclusion criteria and the characteristics of patients who underwent extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest..

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Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A review of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry

Abstract Aims Current data are insufficient for the leading resuscitation societies to advise on the use of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The aim of..

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Temporal trends in organ donation among cardiac arrest patients treated with extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Abstract Aims This study explores the evolution of organ donation from patients treated with extracorporeal-cardiopulmonary-resuscitation (ECPR) for refractory out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest (OHCA) and evaluates the public health benefits of a mature ECPR..

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Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Use Among Children With Cardiac Disease in the ICU: A Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression of Data Through March…

Abstract Objective:  Epidemiologic data on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) use in children with cardiac disease after in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) are lacking. We aimed to investigate trends in ECPR use..

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Controlled automated reperfusion of the whole body after cardiac arrest: Device profile of the CARL system

Abstract Background Cardiac arrest is associated with high mortality rates and severe neurological impairments. One of the underlying mechanisms is global ischemia-reperfusion injury of the body, particularly the brain. Strategies..

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Successful Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Despite Aortic Occlusion

Abstract We present the case of a 62-year-old man with severe coronary artery disease who presented to the hospital in refractory ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest. He showed signs of life..

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A training programme for novice extracorporeal resuscitation providers

Abstract Introduction The use of  cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for refractory cardiac arrest is increasing globally. However, providing equity of access to all patients is challenging, and to date, access has been..

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Impact of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation on neurological prognosis and survival in adult patients after cardiac arrest: An individual pooled patient…

Abstract Background We aimed to estimate the effect of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) on neurological outcome and mortality, when compared to conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR), using an individual patient data..

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Outcomes of an extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) program for in- and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in a tertiary hospital in Spain

Abstract Objective To analyze if the implementation of a multidisciplinary extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) program in a tertiary hospital in Spain is feasible and could yield survival outcomes similar to..

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Actual Cost of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing Study

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To determine the actual cost and drivers of the cost of an extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (E-CPR) care cycle. PERSPECTIVE:  A time-driven activity-based costing study conducted from a healthcare..

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Health-related quality of life one year after refractory cardiac arrest treated with conventional or extracorporeal CPR; a secondary analysis of…

Abstract Background Prospective, trial-based data comparing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) through extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) or conventional CPR (CCPR) are scarce. We..

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Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation versus standard treatment for refractory out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest: a Bayesian meta‑analysis

Abstract Background The outcomes of several randomized trials on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in patients with refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest were examined using frequentist methods, resulting in a dichotomous interpretation..

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