Abstract 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 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..
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 Although the goal of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) remains survival with meaningful neurologic recovery, secondary contribution to organ donation is increasingly recognized. We identified standardized outcome metrics for quality..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and the initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can significantly improve survival chances. The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation during CPR (eCPR) could further enhance..
Read MoreAbstract Aim To characterize the impact of BMI (body mass index) on HIBI (hypoxic-ischemic brain injury) in patients receiving ECPR, with the hypothesis that elevated BMI is associated with increased..
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 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 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..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for refractory cardiac arrest is increasing in usage, but risk factors for seizures are largely unknown. We included adult ECPR patients in the Extracorporeal Life..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is a method for initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass during resuscitation of a patient with refractory cardiac arrest to support end-organ perfusion. This retrospective study evaluates..
Read MoreAbstract Objective: We aimed to characterize the impact of body mass index (BMI) on stroke in patients receiving extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). Methods: We queried the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been utilized to treat massive pulmonary embolism (PE) accompanied by cardiac arrest or refractory cardiogenic shock. Our team opted for a femoral-femoral approach..
Read MoreAbstract Aim of Study To prepare for the design of future of cardioupulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), we sought to understand physician beliefs regarding the use of ECPR and subsequent management, among physicians who..
Read MoreAbstract Research question Given the relative independence of ventilator settings from gas exchange and plasticity of blood gas values during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), do mechanical ventilation parameters and blood..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiac arrest is an important public health concern, affecting an estimated 356,500 people in the out-of-hospital setting and 209,000 people in the in-hospital setting each year. The causes of..
Read MoreAbstract Objective: Children requiring multiple consecutive extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) runs likely have ongoing cardiac pathology (eg, residual lesions, myocardial dysfunction) and are exposed to increased complications and end-organ failure...
Read MoreAbstract Objective: Children requiring multiple consecutive extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) runs likely have ongoing cardiac pathology (eg, residual lesions, myocardial dysfunction) and are exposed to increased complications and end-organ failure...
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is a rapidly growing treatment strategy due to increasing survival rates in selected patients. Additional left ventricular mechanical unloading, using a transfemoral micro-axial blood..
Read MoreAbstract Evaluate the utility of whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) imaging in detecting clinically significant findings in patients who have undergone extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation for cardiac arrest (extracorporeal cardiopulmonary..
Read MoreAbstract Objective: To study the correlation between the mean arterial pressure (MAP) level in the first 6 hours of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) and patients’ neurological outcomes. Methods: Sex, age, basic..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for refractory cardiac arrest has improved mortality in post-cardiac surgery patients; however, loss of neurologic function remains one of the main and devastating complications...
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