Enhancing survival in cardiac arrest: the urgent need for optimized extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation implementation and protocols - editorial

Extracorporeal CPR (ECPR) involves venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in patients with sudden and unexpected pulse loss due to heart-stopping mechanical activity. ECPR in patients with cardiac arrest has been shown to significantly improve the prognosis. In emergency rooms, i...

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Published in:Annals of medicine and surgery 2024-12, Vol.86 (12), p.6926-6929
Main Authors: Waheed, Aiman, Gul, Muhammad H, Naeem, Risha, Arshad Azam Raja, Hafsa, Wardak, Abdul B, Khan, Umer
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Language:English
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Summary:Extracorporeal CPR (ECPR) involves venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in patients with sudden and unexpected pulse loss due to heart-stopping mechanical activity. ECPR in patients with cardiac arrest has been shown to significantly improve the prognosis. In emergency rooms, interdisciplinary coordination exists among emergency medicine, cardiology, critical care, and perfusion technology. However, some problems must be solved, such as excessive costs, resource allocation, and the need for specialized equipment. Resuscitation success and patient outcomes can be enhanced by combining ECPR and emergency care.
ISSN:2049-0801
2049-0801
DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000002740