Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) involves cannulation and initiation of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, offering enhanced perfusion during refractory cardiac arrest when conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation fails. The use of ECPR..
Read MoreAbstract 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,..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Background The global adoption of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for cardiac arrest is accelerating, reflecting its potential to improve outcomes in select patient populations. Although research has increasingly focused..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) using venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is a life-saving intervention for selected patients in refractory cardiac arrest. Given the procedure’s technical complexity and time-critical..
Read MoreAbstract Background While the use of pre-hospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for refractory out of hospital cardiac arrest is increasing, there is little data on whether it is cost-effective. This study..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: While potential risks for limb ischemia have been explored in studies of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), they remain inadequately defined for patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)...
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: Establishing an effective “chain of survival” for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) requires addressing gender disparities, which have been reported in both prehospital and in-hospital treatments. However, evidence of..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) using veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a treatment option for refractory cardiac arrest patients, but it has mostly been restricted to hospitals with..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), an emerging resuscitative therapy following refractory cardiac arrests, is associated with hemorrhagic complications that potentially affect patient outcomes. Objectives This study evaluated the risks..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is a new approach for cardiac arrest management and is regarded as a possible alternative for conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cCPR). Aim Our systematic review..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Background The objective of our study was to evaluate the ability of Emergency Medicine (EM) physicians who have completed an accelerated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) course and mannequin training..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly used in adults with refractory cardiac arrest. However, post-resuscitation care in this population remains heterogeneous, evidence-based recommendations are lacking, and most evidence..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is the only therapy capable of rescuing patients from refractory cardiac arrest, but its effectiveness is critically dependent on time to reperfusion. The system proposed..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Many of us have looked at the dying trauma patient and wondered: why can’t we do better? The pathology is often deceptively simple—either there’s not enough circulating blood volume or a..
Read MoreAbstract 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.
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is a highly resource-intensive procedure, and its cost-effectiveness remains a subject of debate []. Hospital-based eCPR for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest has been shown to..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Background Although extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has shown promise for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (CA), limited data exist regarding its application in cases involving severe primary blast lung injury..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) may reduce mortality and improve neurological outcomes in patients with cardiac arrest. We updated our existing meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis to further evaluate..
Read MoreAbstract Background Cardiac arrest in trauma patients can occur from traumatic or non-traumatic aetiologies. Traditionally, trauma has been regarded a contraindication for extracorporeal life support, particularly extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)...
Read MoreAbstract The 2025 European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines present the most up-to-date evidence-based guidelines for the practice of resuscitation across Europe. The ERC Guidelines 2025 are based on evidence produced..
Read MoreOrgan Donation after Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Clinical and Ethical Perspectives
Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has evolved into a life-saving therapy for select cardiac arrest patients, yet a growing body of evidence suggests it also holds promise as a bridge..
Read MoreAbstract Objective The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of lean six sigma management in optimizing the emergency extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) rescue process. Methods The existing..
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