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Aoki M, Aso S, Okada Y, Kawauchi A, Ogasawara T, Tagami T, Sawada Y, Yasunaga H, Kitamura N, Oshima K. Association between gasping and survival among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: The SOS-KANTO 2017 study. Resusc Plus 2024; 18:100622. [PMID: 38577151 PMCID: PMC10992710 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Aim This study aimed to assess the association between gasping and survival among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients requiring extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). Methods This prospective, multicenter, observational study was conducted between 2019 and 2021. We categorized adult patients requiring ECPR into those with or without gasping prior to hospital arrival. The primary outcome was the 30-day survival. We performed multivariable logistic regression analyses fitted with generalized estimating equations and subgroup analyses based on the initial rhythm and age. Results Of the 9,909 patients with OHCA requiring ECPR, 332 were enrolled in the present study, including 92 (27.7%) and 240 (72.3%) with and without gasping, respectively. The 30-day survival was higher in patients with gasping than in those without gasping (35.9% [33/92] vs. 16.2% [39/240]). In the logistic regression analysis, gasping was significantly associated with improved 30-day survival (adjusted odds ratio: 3.01; 95% confidence interval, 1.64-5.51). Subgroup analyses demonstrated similar trends in patients with an initial non-shockable rhythm and older age. Conclusions Gasping was associated with improved survival in OHCA patients requiring ECPR, even those with an initial non-shockable rhythm and older age. Clinicians may select the candidates for ECPR appropriately based on the presence of gasping.
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- Makoto Aoki
- Advanced Medical Emergency Department and Critical Care Center, Japan Red Cross Maebashi Hospital, Gunma, Japan
- Division of Traumatology, Research Institute, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Real World Evidence, Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Advanced Medical Emergency Department and Critical Care Center, Japan Red Cross Maebashi Hospital, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School Musashikosugi Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, School of Public Health, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Kimitsu Chuo Hospital, Chiba Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma, Japan
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- Advanced Medical Emergency Department and Critical Care Center, Japan Red Cross Maebashi Hospital, Gunma, Japan
- Division of Traumatology, Research Institute, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan
- Department of Real World Evidence, Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School Musashikosugi Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma, Japan
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, School of Public Health, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Kimitsu Chuo Hospital, Chiba Japan
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Bunya N, Ohnishi H, Kasai T, Katayama Y, Kakizaki R, Nara S, Ijuin S, Inoue A, Hifumi T, Sakamoto T, Kuroda Y, Narimatsu E. Prognostic Significance of Signs of Life in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Crit Care Med 2024; 52:542-550. [PMID: 37921512 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000006116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Signs of life (SOLs) during cardiac arrest (gasping, pupillary light reaction, or any form of body movement) are suggested to be associated with favorable neurologic outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). While data has demonstrated that extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) can improve outcomes in cases of refractory cardiac arrest, it is expected that other contributing factors lead to positive outcomes. This study aimed to investigate whether SOL on arrival is associated with neurologic outcomes in patients with OHCA who have undergone ECPR. DESIGN Retrospective multicenter registry study. SETTING Thirty-six facilities participating in the Study of Advanced life support for Ventricular fibrillation with Extracorporeal circulation in Japan II (SAVE-J II). PATIENTS Consecutive patients older than 18 years old who were admitted to the Emergency Department with OHCA between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2018, and received ECPR. INTERVENTIONS None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Patients were classified into two groups according to the presence or absence of SOL on arrival. The primary outcome was a favorable neurologic outcome (Cerebral Performance Category 1 or 2) at discharge. Of the 2157 patients registered in the SAVE-J II database, 1395 met the inclusion criteria, and 250 (17.9%) had SOL upon arrival. Patients with SOL had more favorable neurologic outcomes than those without SOL (38.0% vs. 8.1%; p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that SOL on arrival was independently associated with favorable neurologic outcomes (odds ratio, 5.65 [95% CI, 3.97-8.03]; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS SOL on arrival was associated with favorable neurologic outcomes in patients with OHCA undergoing ECPR. In patients considered for ECPR, the presence of SOL on arrival can assist the decision to perform ECPR.
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- Naofumi Bunya
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Emergency and Critical Care Medical Center, Teine Keijinkai Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Hyogo Emergency Medical Center, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Hyogo Emergency Medical Center, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kagawa University School of Medicine, Kagawa, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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Tonna JE. More Evidence That We Should be Using Resuscitative Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygen Among the "Not Quite Dead Yet?": The Importance of Signs of Life Before Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cannulation. Crit Care Med 2024; 52:659-663. [PMID: 38483221 PMCID: PMC11068334 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000006146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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- Joseph E Tonna
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT
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Tominaga N, Takiguchi T, Seki T, Hamaguchi T, Nakata J, Yamamoto T, Tagami T, Inoue A, Hifumi T, Sakamoto T, Kuroda Y, Yokobori S. Factors associated with favourable neurological outcomes following cardiopulmonary resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A retrospective multi-centre cohort study. Resusc Plus 2024; 17:100574. [PMID: 38370315 PMCID: PMC10869306 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Aim To investigate the factors associated with favourable neurological outcomes in adult patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Methods This retrospective observational study used secondary analysis of the SAVE-J II multicentre registry data from 36 institutions in Japan. Between 2013 and 2018, 2157 patients with OHCA who underwent ECPR were enrolled in SAVE-J II. A total of 1823 patients met the study inclusion criteria. Adult patients (aged ≥ 18 years) with OHCA, who underwent ECPR before admission to the intensive care unit, were included in our secondary analysis. The primary outcome was a favourable neurological outcome at hospital discharge, defined as a Cerebral Performance Category score of 1 or 2. We used a multivariate logistic regression model to examine the association between factors measured at the incident scene or upon hospital arrival and favourable neurological outcomes. Results Multivariable analysis revealed that shockable rhythm at the scene [odds ratio (OR); 2.11; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.16-3.95] and upon hospital arrival (OR 2.59; 95% CI 1.60-4.30), bystander CPR (OR 1.63; 95% CI 1.03-1.88), body movement during resuscitation (OR 7.10; 95% CI 1.79-32.90), gasping (OR 4.33; 95% CI 2.57-7.28), pupillary reflex on arrival (OR 2.93; 95% CI 1.73-4.95), and male sex (OR 0.43; 95% CI 0.24-0.75) significantly correlated with neurological outcomes. Conclusions Shockable rhythm, bystander CPR, body movement during resuscitation, gasping, pupillary reflex, and sex were associated with favourable neurological outcomes in patients with OHCA treated with ECPR.
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- Naoki Tominaga
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Healthcare Information Management, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Information Management, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nippon Medical School Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nippon Medical School Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Hyogo Emergency Medical Centre, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, St. Luke’s International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kagawa University School of Medicine, Kagawa, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Healthcare Information Management, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nippon Medical School Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Hyogo Emergency Medical Centre, Kobe, Japan
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, St. Luke’s International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kagawa University School of Medicine, Kagawa, Japan
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Scquizzato T, Calabrò MG, Franco A, Fominskiy E, Pieri M, Nardelli P, Delrio S, Altizio S, Ortalda A, Melisurgo G, Ajello S, Landoni G, Zangrillo A, Scandroglio AM. Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: 10-year experience in a metropolitan cardiac arrest centre in Milan, Italy. Resusc Plus 2024; 17:100521. [PMID: 38130976 PMCID: PMC10733689 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2023.100521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Introduction Growing evidence supports extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients, especially in experienced centres. We present characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of patients treated with ECPR in a high-volume cardiac arrest centre in the metropolitan area of Milan, Italy and determine prognostic factors. Methods Refractory OHCA patients treated with ECPR between 2013 and 2022 at IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan had survival and neurological outcome assessed at hospital discharge. Results Out of 307 consecutive OHCA patients treated with ECPR (95% witnessed, 66% shockable, low-flow 70 [IQR 58-81] minutes), 17% survived and 9.4% had favourable neurological outcome. Survival and favourable neurological outcome increased to 51% (OR = 8.7; 95% CI, 4.3-18) and 28% (OR = 6.3; 95% CI, 2.8-14) when initial rhythm was shockable and low-flow (time between CPR initiation and ROSC or ECMO flow) ≤60 minutes and decreased to 9.5% and 6.3% when low-flow exceeded 60 minutes (72% of patients). At multivariable analysis, shockable rhythm (aOR for survival = 2.39; 95% CI, 1.04-5.48), shorter low-flow (aOR = 0.95; 95% CI, 0.94-0.97), intermittent ROSC (aOR = 2.5; 95% CI, 1.2-5.6), and signs of life (aOR = 3.7; 95% CI, 1.5-8.7) were associated with better outcomes. Survival reached 10% after treating 104 patients (p for trend <0.001). Conclusions Patients with initial shockable rhythm, intermittent ROSC, signs of life, and low-flow ≤60 minutes had higher success of ECPR for refractory OHCA. Favourable outcomes were possible beyond 60 minutes of low-flow, especially with concomitant favourable prognostic factors. Outcomes improved as the case-volume increased, supporting treatment in high-volume cardiac arrest centres.
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- Tommaso Scquizzato
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Drumheller BC, Tam J, Schatz KW, Doshi AA. Use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) and ultrasound-guided left stellate ganglion block to rescue out of hospital cardiac arrest due to refractory ventricular fibrillation: A case report. Resusc Plus 2024; 17:100524. [PMID: 38162991 PMCID: PMC10755478 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2023.100524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Out of hospital cardiac arrest from shockable rhythms that is refractory to standard treatment is a unique challenge. Such patients can achieve neurological recovery even with long low-flow times if perfusion can somehow be restored to the heart and brain. Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an effective treatment for refractory cardiac arrest if applied early and accurately, but often cannot be directly implemented by frontline providers and has strict inclusion/exclusion criteria. We present the case of a novel treatment strategy for out of hospital cardiac arrest due to refractory ventricular fibrillation utilizing Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intra-arrest left stellate ganglion blockade to achieve return of spontaneous circulation and eventual good neurological outcome after 101 minutes of downtime.
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- Byron C. Drumheller
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Demers SP, Cournoyer A, Dagher O, Noly PE, Ducharme A, Ly H, Albert M, Serri K, Cavayas YA, Ben Ali W, Lamarche Y. Impact of clinical variables on outcomes in refractory cardiac arrest patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 10:1315548. [PMID: 38250030 PMCID: PMC10799334 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1315548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Background In the past two decades, extracorporeal resuscitation (ECPR) has been increasingly used in the management of refractory cardiac arrest (CA) patients. Decision algorithms have been used to guide the care such patients, but the effectiveness of such decision-making tools is not well described. The aim of this study was to compare the rate of survival with a good neurologic outcome of patients treated with ECPR meeting all criteria of a clinical decision-making tool for the initiation of ECPR to those for whom ECPR was implemented outside of the algorithm. Methods All patients who underwent E-CPR between January 2014 and December 2021 at the Montreal Heart Institute were included in this retrospective analysis. We dichotomized the cohort according to adherence or non-adherence with the ECPR decision-making tool, which included the following criteria: age ≤65 years, initial shockable rhythm, no-flow time <5 min, serum lactate <13 mmol/L. Patients were included in the "IN" group when they met all criteria of the decision-making tool and in the "OUT" group when at least one criterion was not met. Main outcomes and measures The primary outcome was survival with intact neurological status at 30 days, defined by a Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) Scale 1 and 2. Results A total of 41 patients (IN group, n = 11; OUT group, n = 30) were included. A total of 4 (36%) patients met the primary outcome in the IN group and 7 (23%) in the OUT group [odds ratio (OR): 1.88 (95% CI, 0.42-8.34); P = 0.45]. However, survival with a favorable outcome decreased steadily with 2 or more deviations from the decision-making tool [2 deviations: 1 (11%); 3 deviations: 0 (0%)]. Conclusion and relevance Most patients supported with ECPR fell outside of the criteria encompassed in a clinical decision-making tool, which highlights the challenge of optimal selection of ECPR candidates. Survival rate with a good neurologic outcome did not differ between the IN and OUT groups. However, survival with favorable outcome decreased steadily after one deviation from the decision-making tool. More studies are needed to help select proper candidates with refractory CA patients for ECPR.
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- Simon-Pierre Demers
- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Cardiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Cardiac Sciences, Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Cardiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Cardiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Critical Care, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal and CIUSSS NIM Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Critical Care, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal and CIUSSS NIM Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Critical Care, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal and CIUSSS NIM Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Critical Care, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal and CIUSSS NIM Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Tran A, Rochwerg B, Fan E, Belohlavek J, Suverein MM, Poll MCGVD, Lorusso R, Price S, Yannopoulos D, MacLaren G, Ramanathan K, Ling RR, Thiara S, Tonna JE, Shekar K, Hodgson CL, Scales DC, Sandroni C, Nolan JP, Slutsky AS, Combes A, Brodie D, Fernando SM. Prognostic factors associated with favourable functional outcome among adult patients requiring extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Resuscitation 2023; 193:110004. [PMID: 37863420 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.110004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), has demonstrated promise in the management of refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). However, evidence from observational studies and clinical trials are conflicting and the factors influencing outcome have not been well established. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis summarizing the association between pre-ECPR prognostic factors and likelihood of good functional outcome among adult patients requiring ECPR for OHCA. We searched Medline and Embase databases from inception to February 28, 2023 and screened studies with two independent reviewers. We performed meta-analyses of unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios, adjusted hazard ratios and mean differences separately. We assessed risk of bias using the QUIPS tool and certainty of evidence using the GRADE approach. FINDINGS We included 29 observational and randomized studies involving 7,397 patients. Factors with moderate or high certainty of association with increased survival with favourable functional outcome include pre-arrest patient factors, such as younger age (odds ratio (OR) 2.13, 95% CI 1.52 to 2.99) and female sex (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.11 to 1.70), as well as intra-arrest factors, such as shockable rhythm (OR 2.79, 95% CI 2.04 to 3.80), witnessed arrest (OR 1.68 (95% CI 1.16 to 2.42), bystander CPR (OR 1.55, 95% CI 1.19 to 2.01), return of spontaneous circulation (OR 2.81, 95% CI 2.19 to 3.61) and shorter time to cannulation (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.17 to 1.69 per 10 minutes). INTERPRETATION The findings of this review confirm several clinical concepts wellestablished in the cardiac arrest literature and their applicability to the patient for whom ECPR is considered - that is, the impact of pre-existing patient factors, the benefit of timely and effective CPR, as well as the prognostic importance of minimizing low-flow time. We advocate for the thoughtful consideration of these prognostic factors as part of a risk stratification framework when evaluating a patient's potential candidacy for ECPR.
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- Alexandre Tran
- Division of Critical Care, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada; Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada; Department of Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Critical Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- 2(nd) Department of Medicine-Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic; First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Intensive Care, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, and Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, London, UK; National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Division of Cardiology and Center for Resuscitation Medicine, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore; Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, National University Heart Centre, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore; Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, National University Heart Centre, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Departments of Emergency Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Adult Intensive Care Services and Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane and Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care-Research Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Department of Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine and Anesthesiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, Warwick University, Gibbet Hill, Coventry, UK; Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospital, Bath, UK
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- Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Sorbonne Université, Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Paris, France; Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Hôpitaux Universitaires Pitié Salpêtrière, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Institut de Cardiologie, Paris, France
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Critical Care, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada; Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada; Department of Critical Care, Lakeridge Health Corporation, Oshawa, ON, Canada
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Nara S, Bunya N, Ohnishi H, Sawamoto K, Uemura S, Kokubu N, Hase M, Narimatsu E, Asai Y, Tahara Y, Atsumi T, Nagao K, Morimura N, Sakamoto T. Long-term prognostic significance of gasping in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a post hoc analysis of a multi-center prospective cohort study. J Intensive Care 2023; 11:43. [PMID: 37803414 PMCID: PMC10559458 DOI: 10.1186/s40560-023-00692-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gasping during resuscitation has been reported as a favorable factor for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. We examined whether gasping during resuscitation is independently associated with favorable neurological outcomes in patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VF/pVT) undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation ECPR. METHODS Data from a 2014 study on advanced cardiac life support for ventricular fibrillation with extracorporeal circulation in Japan (SAVE-J), which examined the efficacy of ECPR for refractory VF/pVT, were analyzed. The primary endpoint was survival with a 6-month favorable neurological outcome in patients who underwent ECPR with or without gasping during resuscitation. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association between gasping and outcomes. RESULTS Of the 454 patients included in the SAVE-J study, data from 212 patients were analyzed in this study after excluding those with missing information and those who did not undergo ECPR. Gasping has been observed in 47 patients during resuscitation; 11 (23.4%) had a favorable neurological outcome at 6 months. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that gasping during resuscitation was independently associated with a favorable neurological outcome (odds ratio [OR], 10.58 [95% confidence interval (CI) 3.22-34.74]). The adjusted OR for gasping during emergency medical service transport and on arrival at the hospital was 27.44 (95% CI 5.65-133.41). CONCLUSIONS Gasping during resuscitation is a favorable factor in patients with refractory VF/pVT. Patients with refractory VF/pVT with continuously preserved gasping during EMS transportation to the hospital are expected to have more favorable outcomes.
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- Satoshi Nara
- Emergency and Critical Care Medical Center, Teine Keijinkai Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan.
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- Department of Public Health, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Sapporo Teishinkai Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Emergency, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nihon University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Jeung KW, Jung YH, Gumucio JA, Salcido DD, Menegazzi JJ. Benefits, key protocol components, and considerations for successful implementation of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a review of the recent literature. Clin Exp Emerg Med 2023; 10:265-279. [PMID: 37439142 PMCID: PMC10579726 DOI: 10.15441/ceem.23.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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The application of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients unresponsive to conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has significantly increased in recent years. To date, three published randomized trials have investigated the use of extracorporeal CPR (ECPR) in adults with refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Although these trials reported inconsistent results, they suggest that ECPR may have a significant survival benefit over conventional CPR in selected patients only when performed with strict protocol adherence in experienced emergency medical services-hospital systems. Several studies suggest that identifying suitable ECPR candidates and reducing the time from cardiac arrest to ECMO initiation are key to successful outcomes. Prehospital ECPR or the rendezvous approach may allow more patients to receive ECPR within acceptable timeframes than ECPR initiation on arrival at a capable hospital. ECPR is only one part of the system of care for resuscitation of cardiac arrest victims. Optimizing the chain of survival is critical to improving outcomes of patients receiving ECPR. Further studies are needed to find the optimal strategy for the use of ECPR.
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- Kyung Woon Jeung
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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McHale EK, Moore JC. Resuscitation Strategies for Maximizing Survival. Emerg Med Clin North Am 2023; 41:573-586. [PMID: 37391251 DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2023.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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There is no single resuscitation strategy that will uniformly improve cardiac arrest outcomes. Traditional vital signs cannot be relied on in cardiac arrest, and the use of continuous capnography, regional cerebral tissue oxygenation, and continuous arterial monitoring are options for use early defibrillation are critical elements of resuscitation. Cardio-cerebral perfusion may be improved with the use of active compression-decompression CPR, an impedance threshold device, and head-up CPR. In refractory shockable arrest, if ECPR is not an option, consider changing defibrillator pad placement and/or double defibrillation, additional medication options, and possibly stellate ganglion block.
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- Elisabeth K McHale
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, 701 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, 701 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA; Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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Cardiac arrest is the loss of organized cardiac activity. Unfortunately, survival to hospital discharge is poor, despite recent scientific advances. The goals of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are to restore circulation and identify and correct an underlying etiology. High-quality compressions remain the foundation of CPR, optimizing coronary and cerebral perfusion pressure. High-quality compressions must be performed at the appropriate rate and depth. Interruptions in compressions are detrimental to management. Mechanical compression devices are not associated with improved outcomes but can assist in several situations.
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- Brit Long
- Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA. https://twitter.com/MGottliebMD
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Vos IA, Deuring E, Kwant M, Bens BWJ, Dercksen B, Postma R, Jorna EMF, Struys MMRF, Ter Maaten JC, Singer B, Ter Avest E. What is the potential benefit of pre-hospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for patients with an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest? A predictive modelling study. Resuscitation 2023:109825. [PMID: 37178899 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.109825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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AIM In this predictive modelling study we aimed to investigate how many patients with an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) would benefit from pre-hospital as opposed to in-hospital initiation of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). METHODS A temporal spatial analysis of Utstein data was performed for all adult patients with a non-traumatic OHCA attended by three emergency medical services (EMS) covering the north of the Netherlands during a one-year period. Patients were considered potentially eligible for ECPR if they had a witnessed arrest with immediate bystander CPR, an initial shockable rhythm (or signs of life during resuscitation) and could be presented in an ECPR-centre within 45 minutes of the arrest. Endpoint of interest was defined as the hypothetical number of ECPR eligible patients after 10, 15 and 20 minutes of conventional CPR and upon (hypothetical) arrival in an ECPR-centre as a fraction of the total number of OHCA patients attended by EMS. RESULTS During the study period 622 OHCA patients were attended, of which 200 (32%) met ECPR eligibility criteria upon EMS arrival. The optimal transition point between conventional CPR and ECPR was found to be after 15 minutes. Hypothetical intra-arrest transport of all patients in whom no return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) was obtained after that point (n=84) would have yielded 16/622 (2.5%) patients being potentially ECPR eligible upon hospital arrival (average low-flow time 52 minutes), whereas on-scene initiation of ECPR would have resulted in 84/622 (13.5%) potential candidates (average estimated low-flow time 24 minutes before cannulation). CONCLUSION Even in healthcare systems with relatively short transport distances to hospital, consideration should be given to pre-hospital initiation of ECPR for OHCA as it shortens low-flow time and increases the number of potentially eligible patients.
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- I A Vos
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical Centre Leeuwarden
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen; UMCG Ambulancezorg
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen; Ambulancezorg Groningen
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen
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- St Bartholomew's Hospital and Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom; London's Air Ambulance
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen; Air Ambulance Kent, Surrey and Sussex, Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom.
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Bartos JA, Yannopoulos D. Starting an Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program: Success is in the Details. Resuscitation 2023; 187:109792. [PMID: 37044354 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.109792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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- Jason A Bartos
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN; Center for Resuscitation Medicine, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN; Center for Resuscitation Medicine, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN
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Shirasaki K, Hifumi T, Goto M, Shin K, Horie K, Isokawa S, Inoue A, Sakamoto T, Kuroda Y, Imai R, Otani N. Clinical characteristics and outcomes after extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with an initial asystole rhythm. Resuscitation 2023; 183:109694. [PMID: 36646370 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.109694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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AIM This study aimed to describe the characteristics of cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) with an initial asystole rhythm in which extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) was introduced and discuss the clinical indications for ECPR in such patients. METHODS This was a secondary analysis of the SAVE-J II study, a retrospective, multicentre, registry study involving 36 participating institutions in Japan. Patients with an initial asystole rhythm were selected. Favourable neurological outcomes (cerebral performance categories 1-2) constituted the primary outcome. RESULTS In total, 202 patients met the inclusion criteria, with favourable neurological outcomes at hospital discharge in 12 patients (5.9%). Causes of cardiac arrest with favourable neurological outcomes were hypothermia (7 cases), acute coronary syndrome (2 cases), arrhythmia (2 cases), and pulmonary embolism (1 case). Among patients with non-hypothermia (temperature ≥32 °C) on hospital arrival with the cardiac rhythm of asystole or pulseless electrical activity (PEA) on arrival, all 107 patients (66 asystole, 41 PEA) who lacked one or more of the requirements (witness; bystander CPR; signs of life or pupil < 5 mm) had unfavourable neurological outcomes. All 5 cases with favourable neurological outcomes, except for 1 case with a short duration of no-flow time that was highly suspected based on the patient's history, met all the requirements on hospital arrival. CONCLUSIONS A total of 202 ECPR cases with an initial asystole rhythm, including 12 patients with favourable neurological outcomes, were described. Even if the initial cardiac rhythm is asystole, ECPR could be considered if certain conditions are met.
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- Kasumi Shirasaki
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Hyogo Emergency Medical Center, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kagawa University School of Medicine, Kagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Advanced and Invasive Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Techniques as an Adjunct to Advanced Cardiac Life Support. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11247315. [PMID: 36555932 PMCID: PMC9781548 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11247315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite numerous promising innovations, the chance of survival from sudden cardiac arrest has remained virtually unchanged for decades. Recently, technological advances have been made, user-friendly portable devices have been developed, and advanced invasive procedures have been described that could improve this unsatisfactory situation. METHODS A selective literature search in the core databases with a focus on randomized controlled trials and guidelines. RESULTS Technical aids, such as feedback systems or automated mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) devices, can improve chest compression quality. The latter, as well as extracorporeal CPR, might serve as a bridge to treatment (with extracorporeal CPR even as a bridge to recovery). Sonography may be used to improve thoracic compressions on the one hand and to rule out potentially reversible causes of cardiac arrest on the other. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta might enhance myocardial and cerebral perfusion. Minithoracostomy, pericardiocentesis, or clamshell thoracotomy might resolve reversible causes of cardiac arrest. CONCLUSIONS It is crucial to identify those patients who may benefit from an advanced or invasive procedure and make the decision to implement the intervention in a timely manner. As with all infrequently performed procedures, sound education and regular training are paramount.
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Cases of prolonged cardiac arrest with preserved gasping successfully resuscitated with ECPR. Am J Emerg Med 2022; 60:227.e1-227.e3. [PMID: 35868992 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2022.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Longer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) time is associated with worsened neurological outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Gasping during CPR is a favorable neurological predictor for OHCA. Recently, the efficacy of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in refractory cardiac arrest has been reported. However, the significance of gasping in refractory cardiac arrest patients with long CPR durations treated with ECPR is still unclear. We report two cases of cardiac arrest with gasping that were successfully resuscitated by ECPR, despite extremely long low-flow times. In case 1, a 58-year-old man presented with cardiac arrest and ventricular fibrillation (VF). Gasping was observed when the patient arrived at the hospital. ECPR was initiated 82 min after cardiac arrest. The patient was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. ECMO was withdrawn on day 4, and the patient was discharged without neurological impairment. In case 2, a 49-year-old man experienced cardiac arrest with VF, and his gasping was preserved during transportation. On arrival, VF persisted, and gasping was observed; therefore, ECMO was initiated 93 min after cardiac arrest. He was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction. ECMO was withdrawn on day 4 and he was discharged from the hospital without any neurological impairment. Resuscitation and ECPR should not be abandoned in case of preserved gasping, even when the low-flow time is extremely long.
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Accuracy of the Initial Rhythm to Predict a Short No-Flow Time in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Crit Care Med 2022; 50:1494-1502. [PMID: 35674462 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000005594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The no-flow time (NFT) can help establish prognosis in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients. It is often used as a selection criterion for extracorporeal resuscitation. In patients with an unwitnessed OHCA for whom the NFT is unknown, the initial rhythm has been proposed to identify those more likely to have had a short NFT. Our objective was to determine the predictive accuracy of an initial shockable rhythm for an NFT of 5 minutes or less (NFT ≤ 5). DESIGN Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. SETTING Prehospital OHCA in eight U.S. and three Canadian sites. PATIENTS A total of 28,139 adult patients with a witnessed nontraumatic OHCA were included, of whom 11,228 (39.9%) experienced an emergency medical service-witnessed OHCA (NFT = 0), 695 (2.7%) had a bystander-witnessed OHCA, and an NFT less than or equal to 5, and 16,216 (57.6%) with a bystander-witnessed OHCA and an NFT greater than 5. INTERVENTIONS Sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios of an initial shockable rhythm to identify patients with an NFT less than or equal to 5 minutes. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The sensitivity of an initial shockable rhythm to identify patients with an NFT less than or equal to 5 was poor (25% [95% CI, 25-26]), but specificity was moderate (70% [95% CI, 69-71]). The positive and likelihood ratios were inverted (negative accuracy) (positive likelihood ratio, 0.76 [95% CI, 0.74-0.79]; negative likelihood ratio, 1.12 [95% CI, 1.10-1.12]). Including only patients with a bystander-witnessed OHCA improved the sensitivity to 48% (95% CI, 45-52), the positive likelihood ratio to 1.45 (95% CI, 1.33-1.58), and the negative likelihood ratio to 0.77 (95% CI, 0.72-0.83), while slightly lowering the specificity to 67% (95% CI, 66-67). CONCLUSIONS Our analysis demonstrated that the presence of a shockable rhythm at the time of initial assessment was poorly sensitive and only moderately specific for OHCA patients with a short NFT. The initial rhythm, therefore, should not be used as a surrogate for NFT in clinical decision-making.
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Magnet I, Poppe M. Extrakorporale Reanimation – Kriterien, Bedingungen, Outcome. Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed 2022; 117:325-332. [PMID: 35403894 PMCID: PMC8995920 DOI: 10.1007/s00063-022-00913-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Für ausgewählte Patienten, in denen die konventionelle kardiopulmonale Reanimation (cCPR) erfolglos bleibt, sprechen die europäischen Leitlinien zur Reanimation 2021 erstmals eine Empfehlung zur extrakorporalen Reanimation (eCPR) als mögliche Rettungstherapie aus. Die eCPR wird im therapierefraktären Kreislaufstillstand etabliert, um Diagnostik und Therapie reversibler Ursachen, wie Herzinfarkt, Lungenembolie, akzidentielle Hypothermie, Intoxikationen mit herzwirksamen Substanzen und akute Hypoxie, zu ermöglichen. Selektionskriterien für eCPR umfassen prognostische Reanimationsfaktoren, wie beobachteter Kreislaufstillstand, Start von Reanimationsmaßnahmen in < 5 min, schockbarer Erstrhythmus, Zeichen effektiver cCPR wie Lebenszeichen während der Reanimation, anhaltendes Kammerflimmern, intermittierende Phasen von Spontankreislauf oder anhaltendes endtidales CO2 > 10 mm Hg, Patientenalter und Gesundheitszustand. Die Zeitspanne vom Kreislaufstillstand bis zur eCPR ist eine der wichtigsten Determinanten für neurologisch gutes Überleben und sollte < 60 min liegen. Für die Einhaltung dieser Zielvorgabe muss eine entschlossene „Load-and-Go“-Strategie mit frühzeitiger Patientenselektion und raschem Transport unter mechanischer cCPR in ein eCPR-Zentrum verfolgt werden, oder es wird versucht, die eCPR präklinisch zum Einsatz zu bringen. Zwei randomisierte kontrollierte eCPR-Studien demonstrierten Überlebensraten von 43 % bzw. 31,5 % bei Patienten mit anhaltendem Kammerflimmern bzw. kardialem Kreislaufstillstand. Ob diese Ergebnisse außerhalb einzelner hochspezialisierter Zentren anwendbar sind, ist wie die Frage nach der besten präklinischen und innerklinischen Strategie Gegenstand zukünftiger Studien.
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- Ingrid Magnet
- Universitätsklinik für Notfallmedizin, Medizinische Universität Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 6D, 1090, Wien, Österreich.
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- Universitätsklinik für Notfallmedizin, Medizinische Universität Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 6D, 1090, Wien, Österreich
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Erdoes G, Weber D, Bloch A, Heinisch PP, Huber M, Friess JO. The impact of on-site cardiac rhythm on mortality in patients supported with extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A retrospective cohort study. Artif Organs 2022; 46:1649-1658. [PMID: 35318673 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly used in patients with out-of-hospital or in-hospital cardiac arrest in whom conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation remains unsuccessful. The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of initial cardiac rhythm-detected on-site of the cardiac arrest-on mortality. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients who received ECPR in our tertiary care cardiac arrest center. Patients were divided into three groups depending on their cardiac rhythm: shockable rhythm, pulseless electrical activity, and asystole. The primary endpoint was mortality within the first 7 days after ECPR deployment. Secondary endpoints were mortality within 28 days and the impact of pre-ECPR potassium, serum lactate, pH, and pCO2 on mortality. The association of the initial cardiac rhythm and the location of arrhythmia detection (patient monitored in hospital [category: monitored], not monitored but hospitalized [in-hospital], not monitored, not hospitalized [out-of hospital]) with the primary and secondary outcome was examined by means of univariable and multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS Sixty-five patients could be included in the final analysis. Thirty-two patients (49.2%, 95%CI 36.6%-61.9%) died within the first 7 days. In terms of 7-day-mortality patients differed in the initial cardiac rhythm (p = 0.040) and with respect to the location of arrhythmia detection (p = 0.002). Shockable cardiac rhythm (crude OR 0.21; 95%CI 0.03-0.98) and pulseless electrical activity (0.13; 0.02-0.61) as the initial rhythm on-site showed better odds for survival compared to asystole. However, this association did neither persist in adjusted analysis nor pairwise comparison. DISCUSSION The study could not demonstrate a better outcome with shockable rhythm after ECPR. More homogeneous and adequately powered cohorts are needed to better understand the impact of cardiac rhythm on patient outcomes after ECPR.
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- Gabor Erdoes
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Spital Limmattal, Schlieren, Switzerland
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Kantonsspital Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland.,Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Hypothermia is associated with a low ETCO2 and low pH-stat PaCO2 in refractory cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2022; 174:83-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2022.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Shinar Z, Hutin A. Pulmonary ECMO-ism: Let's add PEA to ECPR indications. Resuscitation 2022; 170:293-294. [PMID: 34774708 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Zachary Shinar
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA, United States.
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- SAMU de Paris-DAR Necker University Hospital-Assistance Public Hopitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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Mørk SR, Stengaard C, Linde L, Møller JE, Jensen LO, Schmidt H, Riber LP, Andreasen JB, Thomassen SA, Laugesen H, Freeman PM, Christensen S, Greisen JR, Tang M, Møller-Sørensen PH, Holmvang L, Gregers E, Kjaergaard J, Hassager C, Eiskjær H, Terkelsen CJ. Mechanical circulatory support for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a Danish nationwide multicenter study. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2021; 25:174. [PMID: 34022934 PMCID: PMC8141159 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-021-03606-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Background Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) with either extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or Impella has shown potential as a salvage therapy for patients with refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The objective of this study was to describe the gradual implementation, survival and adherence to the national consensus with respect to use of MCS for OHCA in Denmark, and to identify factors associated with outcome. Methods This retrospective, observational cohort study included patients receiving MCS for OHCA at all tertiary cardiac arrest centers (n = 4) in Denmark between July 2011 and December 2020. Logistic regression and Kaplan–Meier survival analysis were used to determine association with outcome. Outcome was presented as survival to hospital discharge with good neurological outcome, 30-day survival and predictors of 30-day mortality. Results A total of 259 patients were included in the study. Thirty-day survival was 26%. Sixty-five (25%) survived to hospital discharge and a good neurological outcome (Glasgow–Pittsburgh Cerebral Performance Categories 1–2) was observed in 94% of these patients. Strict adherence to the national consensus showed a 30-day survival rate of 30% compared with 22% in patients violating one or more criteria. Adding criteria to the national consensus such as signs of life during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), pre-hospital low-flow < 100 min, pH > 6.8 and lactate < 15 mmol/L increased the survival rate to 48%, but would exclude 58% of the survivors from the current cohort. Logistic regression identified asystole (RR 1.36, 95% CI 1.18–1.57), pulseless electrical activity (RR 1.20, 95% CI 1.03–1.41), initial pH < 6.8 (RR 1.28, 95% CI 1.12–1.46) and lactate levels > 15 mmol/L (RR 1.16, 95% CI 1.16–1.53) as factors associated with increased risk of 30-day mortality. Patients presenting signs of life during CPR had reduced risk of 30-day mortality (RR 0.63, 95% CI 0.52–0.76). Conclusions A high survival rate with a good neurological outcome was observed in this Danish population of patients treated with MCS for OHCA. Stringent patient selection for MCS may produce higher survival rates but potentially withholds life-saving treatment in a significant proportion of survivors. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13054-021-03606-5.
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- Sivagowry Rasalingam Mørk
- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark.
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark.,The Danish Heart Foundation, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Debaty G, Lamhaut L, Chouhied T, Labarere J. Reply to: Prognostic value of signs of life in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2021; 164:151-152. [PMID: 33961959 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Guillaume Debaty
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes/CNRS/TIMC-IMAG UMR 5525, Grenoble, France; Department of Emergency Medicine, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France.
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- Adult Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anaesthesiology - SAMU de Paris, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, University Hospital Necker, 149-161 Rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France; Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Necker, Department of Pharmacy, 149 Rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France
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- Emergency Department, University Hospital of Nancy, France; INSERM, Clinical Investigation Center - Unit 1433, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre les, Nancy, France; INSERM U1116, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes/CNRS/TIMC-IMAG UMR 5525, Grenoble, France; Quality of Care Unit, CIC 1406, INSERM, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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