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Cook TM, Kane AD, Armstrong RA, Kursumovic E, Soar J. Peri-operative cardiac arrest due to suspected anaphylaxis as reported to the 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Anaesthesia 2024; 79:498-505. [PMID: 38205586 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The 7th National Audit Project (NAP7) of the Royal College of Anaesthetists studied peri-operative cardiac arrest. Among 59 cases reported as possible anaphylaxis, 33 (56%) were judged to be so by the review panel with high or moderate confidence. Causes in excluded cases included: isolated severe hypotension; bronchospasm; and oesophageal intubation. Severe bronchospasm leading to cardiac arrest was uncommon, but notably in one case led to a reported flat capnograph. In the baseline survey, anaesthetists estimated anaphylaxis as the cause of 10% of cases of peri-operative cardiac arrests and to be among the four most common causes. In a year-long registry of peri-operative cardiac arrest, suspected anaphylaxis was the seventh most common cause accounting for 4% of reports. Initial management was most often with low-dose intravenous adrenaline, and this was without complications. Both the NAP7 baseline survey and case registry provided evidence of reluctance to starting chest compressions when systolic blood pressure had fallen to below 50 mmHg and occasionally even when it was unrecordable. All 33 patients were resuscitated successfully but one patient later died. The one death occurred in a relatively young patient in whom chest compressions were delayed. Overall, peri-operative anaphylaxis leading to cardiac arrest occurred with a similar frequency and patterns of presentation, location, initial rhythm and suspected triggers in NAP7 as in the 6th National Audit Project (NAP6). Outcomes in NAP7 were generally better than for equivalent cases in NAP6.
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- T M Cook
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Bath, UK
- School of Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK
- Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
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- Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Bath, UK
- Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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Feltes J, Popova M, Hussein Y, Pierce A, Yamane D. Thrombolytics in Cardiac Arrest from Pulmonary Embolism: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis. J Intensive Care Med 2024; 39:477-483. [PMID: 38037310 DOI: 10.1177/08850666231214754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND During cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intravenous thrombolytics are commonly used for patients whose underlying etiology of cardiac arrest is presumed to be related to pulmonary embolism (PE). METHODS We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the existing literature that focused on the use of thrombolytics for cardiac arrest due to presumed or confirmed PE. Outcomes of interest were return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), survival to hospital discharge, neurologically-intact survival, and bleeding complications. RESULTS Thirteen studies with a total of 803 patients were included in this review. Most studies included were single-armed and retrospective. Thrombolytic agent and dose were heterogeneous between studies. Among those with control groups, intravenous thrombolysis was associated with higher rates of ROSC (OR 2.55, 95% CI = 1.50-4.34), but without a significant difference in survival to hospital discharge (OR 1.41, 95% CI = 0.79-2.41) or bleeding complications (OR 2.21, 0.95-5.17). CONCLUSIONS Use of intravenous thrombolytics in cardiac arrest due to confirmed or presumed PE is associated with increased ROSC but not survival to hospital discharge or change in bleeding complications. Larger randomized studies are needed. Currently, we recommend continuing to follow existing consensus guidelines which support use of thrombolytics for this indication.
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- Jordan Feltes
- Department of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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Strobel RJ, Money DT, Young AM, Wisniewski AM, Norman AV, Ahmad RM, Kaplan EF, Joseph M, Quader M, Mazzeffi M, Yarboro LT, Teman NR. Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Center of Excellence recognition is associated with improved failure to rescue after cardiac arrest. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:1866-1877.e1. [PMID: 37156364 PMCID: PMC10626046 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The influence of Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) center of excellence (CoE) recognition on failure to rescue after cardiac surgery is unknown. We hypothesized that ELSO CoE would be associated with improved failure to rescue. METHODS Patients undergoing a Society of Thoracic Surgeons index operation in a regional collaborative (2011-2021) were included. Patients were stratified by whether or not their operation was performed at an ELSO CoE. Hierarchical logistic regression analyzed the association between ELSO CoE recognition and failure to rescue. RESULTS A total of 43,641 patients were included across 17 centers. In total, 807 developed cardiac arrest with 444 (55%) experiencing failure to rescue after cardiac arrest. Three centers received ELSO CoE recognition, and accounted for 4238 patients (9.71%). Before adjustment, operative mortality was equivalent between ELSO CoE and non-ELSO CoE centers (2.08% vs 2.36%; P = .25), as was the rate of any complication (34.5% vs 33.8%; P = .35) and cardiac arrest (1.49% vs 1.89%; P = .07). After adjustment, patients undergoing surgery at an ELSO CoE facility were observed to have 44% decreased odds of failure to rescue after cardiac arrest, relative to patients at non-ELSO CoE facility (odds ratio, 0.56; 95% CI, 0.316-0.993; P = .047). CONCLUSIONS ELSO CoE status is associated with improved failure to rescue following cardiac arrest for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. These findings highlight the important role that comprehensive quality programs serve in improving perioperative outcomes in cardiac surgery.
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- Raymond J Strobel
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va
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- School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va
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- Carilion Clinic Cardiothoracic Surgery, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, Va
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
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Armstrong RA, Cook TM, Kunst G, Kane AD, Kursumovic E, Lucas DN, Nickols G, Soar J, Mouton R. Cardiac arrest in vascular surgical patients receiving anaesthetic care: an analysis from the 7th National Audit Project (NAP7) of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Anaesthesia 2024; 79:506-513. [PMID: 38173364 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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The 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists studied peri-operative cardiac arrest in the UK. We report the results of the vascular surgery cohort from the 12-month case registry, from 16 June 2021 to 15 June 2022. Anaesthesia for vascular surgery accounted for 2% of UK anaesthetic caseload and included 69 (8%) reported peri-operative cardiac arrests, giving an estimated incidence of 1 in 670 vascular anaesthetics (95%CI 1 in 520-830). The high-risk nature of the vascular population is reflected by the proportion of patients who were ASA physical status 4 (30, 43%) or 5 (19, 28%); the age of patients (80% aged > 65 y); and that most cardiac arrests (57, 83%) occurred during non-elective surgery. The most common vascular surgical procedures among patients who had a cardiac arrest were: aortic surgery (38, 55%); lower-limb revascularisation (13, 19%); and lower-limb amputation (8, 12%). Among patients having vascular surgery and who had a cardiac arrest, 28 (41%) presented with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. There were 48 (70%) patients who had died at the time of reporting to NAP7 and 11 (16%) were still in hospital, signifying poorer outcomes compared with the non-vascular surgical cohort. The most common cause of cardiac arrest was major haemorrhage (39, 57%), but multiple other causes reflected the critical illness of the patients and the complexity of surgery. This is the first analysis of the incidence, management and outcomes of peri-operative cardiac arrest during vascular anaesthesia in the UK.
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- R A Armstrong
- Health Services Research Centre, Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
- Severn Deanery, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Bath, UK
- University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London British Heart Foundation Centre of Excellence, London, UK
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- Health Services Research Centre, Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
- Department of Anaesthesia, James Cook University Hospital, South Tees NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK
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- Health Services Research Centre, Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Bath, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
- University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Lucas DN, Kursumovic E, Cook TM, Kane AD, Armstrong RA, Plaat F, Soar J. Cardiac arrest in obstetric patients receiving anaesthetic care: results from the 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Anaesthesia 2024; 79:514-523. [PMID: 38214067 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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The 7th National Audit Project (NAP7) of the Royal College of Anaesthetists studied peri-operative cardiac arrest. Additional inclusion criteria for obstetric anaesthesia were: cardiac arrest associated with neuraxial block performed by an anaesthetist outside the operating theatre (labour epidural analgesia); and cardiac arrest associated with remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia. There were 28 cases of cardiac arrest in obstetric patients, representing 3% of all cardiac arrests reported to NAP7, giving an incidence of 7.9 per 100,000 (95%CI 5.4-11.4 per 100,000). Obstetric patients were approximately four times less likely to have a cardiac arrest during anaesthesia care than patients having non-obstetric surgery. The single leading cause of peri-operative cardiac arrest in obstetric patients was haemorrhage, with underestimated severity and inadequate early resuscitation being contributory factors. When taken together, anaesthetic causes, high neuraxial block and bradyarrhythmia associated with spinal anaesthesia were the leading causes overall. Two patients had a cardiac arrest related to labour neuraxial analgesia. There were no cardiac arrests related to failed airway management or remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia.
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- D N Lucas
- Department of Anaesthesia, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, UK
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- Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Bath, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Bath, UK
- University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
- Department of Anaesthesia, James Cook University Hospital, South Tees NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK
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- Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
- Department of Anaesthesia, Severn Deanery, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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Nizeyimana F, Skelton T, Bould MD, Beach M, Twagirumugabe T. Perioperative Anesthesia-Related Complications and Risk Factors in Children: A Cross-Sectional Observation Study in Rwanda. Anesth Analg 2024; 138:1063-1069. [PMID: 37678238 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite an increasing awareness of the unmet burden of surgical conditions, information on perioperative complications in children remains limited especially in low-income countries such as Rwanda. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of perioperative anesthesia-related adverse events and to explore potential risk factors associated with them among pediatric surgical patients in public referral hospitals in Rwanda. METHODS Data were collected for all patients under 5 years of age undergoing surgery in 3 public referral hospitals in Rwanda from June to December 2015. Patient and family history, type of surgery, comorbidities, anesthesia technique, intraoperative adverse events and postoperative events in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) were recorded. The incidence of perioperative adverse events was assessed and associated risk factors analyzed with univariate logistic regression. RESULTS Of 354 patients enrolled in this study 11 children had a cardiac arrest. Six (1.7%) suffered an intraoperative cardiac arrest, 2 of whom (0.6%) died intraoperatively. In the PACU, 6 (1.8%) suffered a postoperative cardiac arrest, 5 of whom (1.5%) died in the PACU. One child had both an intraoperative cardiac arrest and then a cardiac arrest in PACU but survived. Eighty-nine children (25.1%) had an intraoperative adverse event, whereas 67 (20.6%) had an adverse event in PACU. A review of the cases where cardiac arrest or death occurred indicated that there were significant lapses in the expected standard of care. Age <1 week was associated with cardiac arrest or death. CONCLUSIONS The rate of perioperative complications, including death, for children undergoing surgery in tertiary care hospitals in Rwanda was high. Quality improvement measures are needed to decrease this rate among surgical pediatric patients in this low resource setting.
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- Francoise Nizeyimana
- From the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University Teaching Hospital of Kigali, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda
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Yang H, Zhu J, Sun J. Management of six episodes of intraoperative cardiac arrests in an infant with traumatic bronchial rupture: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37891. [PMID: 38640271 PMCID: PMC11029952 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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RATIONALE Traumatic bronchial rupture in infants usually necessitates surgical intervention, with few reports documenting instances of multiple cardiac arrests occurring during surgery under conditions of severe hypoxemia. PATIENT CONCERNS A 3-year-old boy after trauma presented with severe hypoxemia for 2 days and was urgently transferred to the operating room for surgery, 6 episodes of cardiac arrest happend during surgery. DIAGNOSES The baby was diagnosed with bronchial rupture based on the history of trauma, clinica manifestations, and intraoperative findings. INTERVENTIONS Intrathoracic cardiac compression and intravenous adrenaline were administrated. OUTCOMES The normal sinus rhythm of the heart was successfully restored within 1 minute on each occasion, facilitating the smooth completion of the surgical procedure. By the end of surgery, SpO2 levels had rebounded to 95% and remained stable. LESSONS Inadequate management of bronchial ruptures in infants frequently coincides with severe hypoxemia, necessitating immediate surgical intervention. Prompt identification and management of cardiac arrest by anesthetists during surgery is imperative to reduce mortality.
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- Haikou Yang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Yang Zhou University Medical College, Huai’an Maternal and Child Health Care Center, Huai’an, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yancheng First Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Yancheng, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Yang Zhou University Medical College, Huai’an Maternal and Child Health Care Center, Huai’an, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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Mao J, Chang AK, Chin S, Preet K, Torosyan N, Sarkissian S, Ebinger J. Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest from abiraterone-induced hypokalemia: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2024; 18:186. [PMID: 38622681 PMCID: PMC11020456 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04513-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (PMVT) is an unstable and often fatal cardiac tachyarrhythmia. While there are many causes of this rhythm, including electrolyte imbalances, ischemia, and genetic disorders, iatrogenic etiologies are important to recognize. Abiraterone is an androgen synthesis antagonist effective in treating prostate cancer, but here we describe a case of severe hypokalemia secondary to abiraterone resulting in polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest. While this is a potential adverse effect of the medication, severe hypokalemia causing polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest, as seen in our patient's case, has not been described. CASE PRESENTATION A 78-year-old African-American man with history of prostate cancer presents with polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest. After resuscitation, he was found to be severely hypokalemic and refractory to large doses of repletion. Evaluation of secondary causes of hypokalemia identified the likely culprit to be adverse effects from prostate cancer treatment. CONCLUSION A broad differential diagnosis for polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is essential in identifying and treating patients presenting in this rhythm. Here we present a case of iatrogenic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia secondary to oncologic treatment.
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- Jessica Mao
- Department of Cardiology, Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Hematology-Oncology, Memorial Care, Long Beach, CA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Bronshteyn V, Hendriksen SM, Lee SJ, Logue C. Surviving cardiac arrest after carbon monoxide poisoning treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Undersea Hyperb Med 2024; 51:37-40. [PMID: 38615351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Carbon monoxide (CO) and cyanide poisoning are frequent causes of morbidity and mortality in cases of house and industrial fires. The 14th edition of guidelines from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society does not recommend hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) treatment in those patients who have suffered a cardiac arrest and had to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation. In this paper, we describe the case of a 31-year-old patient who received HBO2 treatment in the setting of cardiac arrest and survived.
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Cook TM, Oglesby F, Kane AD, Armstrong RA, Kursumovic E, Soar J. Airway and respiratory complications during anaesthesia and associated with peri-operative cardiac arrest as reported to the 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Anaesthesia 2024; 79:368-379. [PMID: 38031494 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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The 7th National Audit Project (NAP7) of the Royal College of Anaesthetists studied complications of the airway and respiratory system during anaesthesia care including peri-operative cardiac arrest. Among 24,721 surveyed cases, airway and respiratory complications occurred commonly (n = 421 and n = 264, respectively). The most common airway complications were: laryngospasm (157, 37%); airway failure (125, 30%); and aspiration (27, 6%). Emergency front of neck airway was rare (1 in 8370, 95%CI 1 in 2296-30,519). The most common respiratory complications were: severe ventilation difficulty (97, 37%); hyper/hypocapnia (63, 24%); and hypoxaemia (62, 23%). Among 881 reports to NAP7 and 358 deaths, airway and respiratory complications accounted for 113 (13%) peri-operative cardiac arrests and 32 (9%) deaths, with hypoxaemia as the most common primary cause. Airway and respiratory cases had higher and lower survival rates than other causes of cardiac arrest, respectively. Patients with obesity, young children (particularly infants) and out-of-hours care were overrepresented in reports. There were six cases of unrecognised oesophageal intubation with three resulting in cardiac arrest. Of these cases, failure to correctly interpret capnography was a recurrent theme. Cases of emergency front of neck airway (6, approximately 1 in 450,000) and pulmonary aspiration (11, approximately 1 in 25,000) leading to cardiac arrest were rare. Overall, these data, while distinct from the 4th National Audit Project, suggest that airway management is likely to have become safer in the last decade, despite the surgical population having become more challenging for anaesthetists.
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- T M Cook
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Bath, UK
- School of Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, James Cook University Hospital, South Tees NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK
- Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
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- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
- Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Bath, UK
- Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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Cappato R, Mark DB, Silverstein AP, Noseworthy PA, Bonitta G, Poole JE, Piccini JP, Bahnson TD, Daniels MR, Al-Khalidi HR, Lee KL, Packer DL. Regional differences in outcomes with ablation versus drug therapy for atrial fibrillation: Results from the CABANA trial. Am Heart J 2024; 270:103-116. [PMID: 38307365 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2024.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND The finding of unexpected variations in treatment benefits by geographic region in international clinical trials raises complex questions about the interpretation and generalizability of trial findings. We observed such geographical variations in outcome and in the effectiveness of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation versus drug therapy in the Catheter Ablation vs Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation (CABANA) trial. This paper describes these differences and investigates potential causes. METHODS The examination of treatment effects by geographic region was a prespecified analysis. CABANA enrolled patients from 10 countries, with 1,285 patients at 85 North American (NA) sites and 919 at 41 non-NA sites. The primary endpoint was a composite of death, disabling stroke, serious bleeding, or cardiac arrest. Death and first atrial fibrillation recurrence were secondary endpoints. RESULTS At least 1 primary endpoint event occurred in 157 patients (12.2%) from NA and 33 (3.6%) from non-NA sites over a median 54.9 and 40.5 months of follow-up, respectively (NA/non-NA adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 2.18, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.48-3.21, P < .001). In NA patients, 78 events occurred in the ablation and 79 in the drug arm, (HR 0.91, 95% CI 0.66, 1.24) while 11 and 22 events occurred in non-NA patients (HR 0.51, 95% CI 0.25,1.05, interaction P = .154). Death occurred in 53 ablation and 51 drug therapy patients in the NA group (HR 0.96, 95% CI 0.65,1.42) and in 5 ablation and 16 drug therapy patients in the non-NA group (HR 0.32, 95% CI 0.12,0.86, interaction P = .044). Adjusting for baseline regional differences or prognostic risk variables did not account for the regional differences in treatment effects. Atrial fibrillation recurrence was reduced by ablation in both regions (NA: HR 0.54, 95% CI 0.46, 0.63; non-NA: HR 0.44, 95% CI 0.30, 0.64, interaction P = .322). CONCLUSIONS In CABANA, primary outcome events occurred significantly more often in the NA group but assignment to ablation significantly reduced all-cause mortality in the non-NA group only. These differences were not explained by regional variations in procedure effectiveness, safety, or patient characteristics. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT0091150; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00911508.
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC.
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- L'altra Statistica Consultancy and Training, Biostatistics Office, Roma, Italy
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC
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Tovikkai P, Suphathamwit A, Raksakietisak M, Tovikkai C, Siriussawakul A, Sujirattanawimol K, Piriyapatsom A, Pongraweewan O, Tankul R, Hemtanon N, Boonyakarn S, Noinonthong C, Rattanaruangrit C, Soontarinka S. Incidence, Outcomes, and Risk Factors of Intraoperative Cardiac Arrest During Orthotopic Liver Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2024; 56:608-612. [PMID: 38342746 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2024.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Intraoperative cardiac arrest (ICA) during liver transplantation (LT) is a rare surgical complication that results in devastating outcomes. Moreover, previous worldwide studies have found inconsistencies in the risk factors associated with ICA in LT. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of adult patients who underwent LT between January and October 2021 at Siriraj Hospital, a tertiary care hospital. The incidence of ICA and outcomes of patients who experienced ICA were examined. Risk factors associated with ICA were investigated as a secondary objective. RESULTS Among 342 patients, the incidence of ICA was 3.5% (95% CI 1.8%-6.1%). Of these, 33.3% died intraoperatively. Among patients with ICA, 41.7% died within 30 days, compared with only 7.6% in those without ICA (P = .002). Moreover, the in-hospital mortality rate of those with ICA was 58.3%, which was significantly higher than that of those without ICA (9.7%, P < .001). However, 41.7% of patients with ICA were discharged alive with long-term survival. Because ICA is a rare event, we found only 2 independent factors significantly associated with ICA. These factors include intraoperative temperature below 35°C, with an odds ratio (OR) of 6.07 (95% CI:1.32-27.88, P = .02) and elevated intraoperative serum potassium, with an OR of 4.57 (95% CI:2.15-9.67, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS ICA is associated with high perioperative and in-hospital mortality. However, our findings suggest that with effective management of ICA, more than 40% of these patients could be discharged with excellent long-term outcomes. Hypothermia and hyperkalemia were independent risk factors significantly associated with ICA.
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- Parichat Tovikkai
- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Bencie N, Savorgnan F, Binsalamah Z, Resheidat A, Vener DF, Faraoni D. Cardiac Arrest With or Without Need for Extracorporeal Life Support After Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Ann Thorac Surg 2024; 117:813-819. [PMID: 37704002 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative cardiac arrest (CA) with or without need for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is one of the most significant complications in the early postoperative period after pediatric cardiac operation. The objective of this study was to develop and to validate a predictive model of postoperative CA with or without ECPR. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, we reviewed data from patients who underwent cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) between July 20, 2020, and December 31, 2021. Variables included demographic data, presence of preoperative risk factors, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons-European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery mortality categories, perioperative data, residual lesion score (RLS), and vasoactive-inotropic score (VIS). We used multivariable logistic regression analysis to develop a predictive model. RESULTS The incidence of CA with or without ECPR was 4.4% (n = 24/544). Patients who experienced postoperative CA with or without ECPR were younger (age, 130 [54-816.5] days vs 626 [127.5-2497.5] days; P < .050) and required longer CPB (253 [154-332.5] minutes vs 130 [87-186] minutes; P < .010) and cross-clamp (116.5 [75.5-143.5] minutes vs 64 [30-111] minutes; P < .020) times; 37.5% of patients with an outcome had at least 1 preoperative risk factor (vs 16.9%; P < .010). Our multivariable logistic regression determined that the presence of at least 1 preoperative risk factor (P = .005), CPB duration (P = .003), intraoperative residual lesion score (P = .009), and postsurgery vasoactive-inotropic score (P = .010) were predictors of the incidence of CA with or without ECPR. CONCLUSIONS We developed a predictive model of postoperative CA with or without ECPR after congenital cardiac operation. Our model performed better than the individual scores and risk factors.
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- Nicole Bencie
- Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island; Arthur S. Keats Division of Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Congenital Heart Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Arthur S. Keats Division of Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Arthur S. Keats Division of Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Arthur S. Keats Division of Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
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Ito H. The cause of cardiac arrest: A potential confounder affecting post-resuscitation arrhythmias. Am J Emerg Med 2024; 78:229. [PMID: 38331682 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2024.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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- Hiroshi Ito
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical University Ibaraki Medical Center, Inashiki, Ibaraki, Japan.
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Cambise N, Gnan E, Tremamunno S, Telesca A, Belmusto A, Tinti L, Di Renzo A, Aurigemma C, Burzotta F, Trani C, Crea F, Lanza GA. Impact on clinical outcome of ventricular arrhythmias in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2024; 25:327-333. [PMID: 38358902 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become a largely used treatment for severe aortic stenosis. There are limited data, however, about predictors of long-term prognosis in this population. In this study, we assessed whether ventricular arrhythmias may predict clinical outcomes in patients undergoing TAVI. METHODS AND RESULTS We performed a 24 h ECG Holter monitoring in 267 patients who underwent TAVI for severe aortic stenosis within 30 days from a successful procedure. The occurrence of frequent premature ventricular complexes (PVCs; ≥30/h), polymorphic PVCs and nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT) was obtained for each patient. Clinical outcome was obtained for 228 patients (85%), for an average follow-up of 3.5 years (range 1.0-8.6). Cardiovascular events (CVEs; cardiovascular death or resuscitated cardiac arrest) occurred in 26 patients (11.4%) and 63 patients died (27.6%). Frequent PVCs but not polymorphic PVCs and NSVT were found to be associated with CVEs at univariate analysis. Frequent PVCs were indeed found in 12 patients with (46.2%) and 35 without (17.3%) CVEs [hazard ratio 2.30; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.03-5.09; P = 0.04], whereas polymorphic PVCs were found in 11 (42.3%) and 54 (26.7%) patients of the two groups, respectively (hazard ratio 1.44; 95% CI 0.64-3.25; P = 0.38), and NSVT in 9 (34.6%) and 43 patients of the two groups, respectively (hazard ratio 1.18; 95% CI 0.48-2.87; P = 0.72). Frequent PVCs, however, were not significantly associated with CVEs at multivariate Cox regression analysis (hazard ratio 1.53; 95% CI 0.37-6.30; P = 0.56). Both frequent PVCs, polymorphic PVCs and NSVT showed no significant association with mortality. CONCLUSION In our study, the detection of frequent PVCs at Holter monitoring after TAVI was a predictor of CVEs (cardiovascular death/cardiac arrest), but this association was lost in multivariable analysis.
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario 'Agostino Gemelli' IRCCS, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Rome, Italy
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- Università Catto1ica del Sacro Cuore
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario 'Agostino Gemelli' IRCCS, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Rome, Italy
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- Università Catto1ica del Sacro Cuore
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario 'Agostino Gemelli' IRCCS, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Rome, Italy
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- Università Catto1ica del Sacro Cuore
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario 'Agostino Gemelli' IRCCS, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Rome, Italy
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- Università Catto1ica del Sacro Cuore
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario 'Agostino Gemelli' IRCCS, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Rome, Italy
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Roswell RO, Wong MP, Stefanescu Schmidt AC, Petranovic M, Zern EK, Burkhoff D, Sundt TM, O'Gara PT, Harris CK. Case 8-2024: A 55-Year-Old Man with Cardiac Arrest, Cardiogenic Shock, and Hypoxemia. N Engl J Med 2024; 390:1030-1043. [PMID: 38477991 DOI: 10.1056/nejmcpc2300970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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- Robert O Roswell
- From Northwell and the Departments of Cardiology and Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell (R.O.R.), and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (D.B.) - all in New York; and the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z., P.T.O.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Harvard Medical School, the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital (P.T.O.) - all in Boston
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- From Northwell and the Departments of Cardiology and Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell (R.O.R.), and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (D.B.) - all in New York; and the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z., P.T.O.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Harvard Medical School, the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital (P.T.O.) - all in Boston
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- From Northwell and the Departments of Cardiology and Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell (R.O.R.), and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (D.B.) - all in New York; and the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z., P.T.O.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Harvard Medical School, the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital (P.T.O.) - all in Boston
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- From Northwell and the Departments of Cardiology and Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell (R.O.R.), and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (D.B.) - all in New York; and the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z., P.T.O.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Harvard Medical School, the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital (P.T.O.) - all in Boston
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- From Northwell and the Departments of Cardiology and Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell (R.O.R.), and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (D.B.) - all in New York; and the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z., P.T.O.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Harvard Medical School, the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital (P.T.O.) - all in Boston
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- From Northwell and the Departments of Cardiology and Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell (R.O.R.), and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (D.B.) - all in New York; and the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z., P.T.O.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Harvard Medical School, the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital (P.T.O.) - all in Boston
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- From Northwell and the Departments of Cardiology and Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell (R.O.R.), and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (D.B.) - all in New York; and the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z., P.T.O.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Harvard Medical School, the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital (P.T.O.) - all in Boston
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- From Northwell and the Departments of Cardiology and Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell (R.O.R.), and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (D.B.) - all in New York; and the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z., P.T.O.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Harvard Medical School, the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital (P.T.O.) - all in Boston
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- From Northwell and the Departments of Cardiology and Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell (R.O.R.), and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (D.B.) - all in New York; and the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z., P.T.O.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Harvard Medical School, the Departments of Anesthesia (M.P.W.), Medicine (A.C.S.S., E.K.Z.), Radiology (M.P.), Surgery (T.M.S.), and Pathology (C.K.H.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital (P.T.O.) - all in Boston
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Bohm P, Barra S, Weizman O, Narayanan K, Meyer T, Schmied C, Bougouin W, Jouven X, Marijon E. Sudden Cardiac Arrest During Sports in Children and Adolescents. Circulation 2024; 149:794-796. [PMID: 38437484 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.123.064739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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- Philipp Bohm
- Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany (P.B., T.M.)
- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center Zurich, Switzerland (P.B., C.S.)
- Rehabilitation Centre, Hochgebirgsklinik, Davos, Switzerland (P.B.)
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- Université Paris-Cité, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center, France (S.B., O.W., K.N., W.B., X.J., E.M.)
- Cardiology Department, Hospital da Luz Arrábida, V. N. Gaia, Portugal (S.B.)
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- Université Paris-Cité, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center, France (S.B., O.W., K.N., W.B., X.J., E.M.)
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- Université Paris-Cité, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center, France (S.B., O.W., K.N., W.B., X.J., E.M.)
- Medicover Hospitals, Hyderabad, India (K.N.)
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- Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany (P.B., T.M.)
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center Zurich, Switzerland (P.B., C.S.)
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- Université Paris-Cité, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center, France (S.B., O.W., K.N., W.B., X.J., E.M.)
- Intensive Care Unit, Jacques Cartier Hospital, Massy, France (W.B.)
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- Université Paris-Cité, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center, France (S.B., O.W., K.N., W.B., X.J., E.M.)
- Division of Cardiology, European Georges Pompidou Hospital, Paris, France (X.J., E.M.)
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- Université Paris-Cité, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center, France (S.B., O.W., K.N., W.B., X.J., E.M.)
- Division of Cardiology, European Georges Pompidou Hospital, Paris, France (X.J., E.M.)
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Roca-Guerrero C, Arenas-Loriente A, Andrea R. Massive pseudoaneurysm complicated with cardiac arrest after COVID 19 related myocardial infarction. Med Intensiva 2024; 48:185-186. [PMID: 38151373 DOI: 10.1016/j.medine.2023.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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- Carlos Roca-Guerrero
- Acute Cardiac Care Section, Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic Barcelona, Spain
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- Acute Cardiac Care Section, Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic Barcelona, Spain; University of Barcelona, Spain.
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Subedi A, Khanal K, Regmi A, Panday S, Yadav R, Nakarmi P, Shrestha E, Prasai P, McHenry R, Karki S. Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest: A Case Report of an Unexpected Survivor Using Air Medical Transportation in Nepal. Air Med J 2024; 43:171-173. [PMID: 38490783 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2023.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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This is a case of a 34-year-old man surviving hypothermic cardiac arrest with excellent neurologic recovery in Nepal. After 3 days without communication at an altitude of approximately 6,000 m, the patient was located in a crevasse and retrieved by a helicopter-supported search and rescue team. At first contact, he was reported to be breathing and shivering with appropriate pupillary response. The patient was then flown to a local teaching hospital where he was assessed on arrival and found to be in cardiac arrest with absence of spontaneous breathing and a central pulse and bilaterally fixed and dilated pupils. An electrocardiogram demonstrated asystole, and his core temperature was unrecordably low on the available device. After resuscitation and return of spontaneous circulation, the patient received a secondary helicopter transfer to a major hospital in the capital, Kathmandu, where his recovery continued. The report discusses the physiological basis of the relatively favorable outcomes observed in hypothermic cardiac arrest and highlights the operations and capability of helicopter emergency medical services in a country on the United Nations list of least developed nations.
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- Glasgow, Scottish Ambulance Service, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Antonini MV, Circelli A, Tarantino FF, Bissoni L, Pini R, Antonazzo PGM, Agnoletti V. Peripartum extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation and rescue aspiration pulmonary embolectomy. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2024; 230:375-377.e3. [PMID: 37722571 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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- Marta V Antonini
- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Bufalini Hospital - AUSL della Romagna, Cesena, Italy; Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Bufalini Hospital - AUSL della Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital - AUSL della Romagna, Forlì, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Bufalini Hospital - AUSL della Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Bufalini Hospital - AUSL della Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Bufalini Hospital - AUSL della Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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OBJECTIVES Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) serves as a lifesaving intervention for patients experiencing refractory cardiac arrest. With its expanding usage, there is a burgeoning focus on improving patient outcomes through optimal management in the acute phase after cannulation. This review explores systematic post-cardiac arrest management strategies, associated complications, and prognostication in ECPR patients. DATA SOURCES A PubMed search from inception to 2023 using search terms such as post-cardiac arrest care, ICU management, prognostication, and outcomes in adult ECPR patients was conducted. STUDY SELECTION Selection includes original research, review articles, and guidelines. DATA EXTRACTION Information from relevant publications was reviewed, consolidated, and formulated into a narrative review. DATA SYNTHESIS We found limited data and no established clinical guidelines for post-cardiac arrest care after ECPR. In contrast to non-ECPR patients where systematic post-cardiac arrest care is shown to improve the outcomes, there is no high-quality data on this topic after ECPR. This review outlines a systematic approach, albeit limited, for ECPR care, focusing on airway/breathing and circulation as well as critical aspects of ICU care, including analgesia/sedation, mechanical ventilation, early oxygen/C o2 , and temperature goals, nutrition, fluid, imaging, and neuromonitoring strategy. We summarize common on-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation complications and the complex nature of prognostication and withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy in ECPR. Given conflicting outcomes in ECPR randomized controlled trials focused on pre-cannulation care, a better understanding of hemodynamic, neurologic, and metabolic abnormalities and early management goals may be necessary to improve their outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Effective post-cardiac arrest care during the acute phase of ECPR is paramount in optimizing patient outcomes. However, a dearth of evidence to guide specific management strategies remains, indicating the necessity for future research in this field.
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- Jin Kook Kang
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Davee Department of Neurology, Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago IL 60611
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- Division of Neurosciences Critical Care, Departments of
Neurology, Surgery, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins
Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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Dubourg Q, Savoye E, Drouin S, Legeai C, Barrou B, Rondeau E, Buob D, Kerbaul F, Bronchard R, Galichon P. Effect of Cardiac Arrest in Brain-dead Donors on Kidney Graft Function. Transplantation 2024; 108:768-776. [PMID: 37819189 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000004825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac arrest (CA) causes renal ischemia in one-third of brain-dead kidney donors before procurement. We hypothesized that the graft function depends on the time interval between CA and organ procurement. METHODS We conducted a retrospective population-based study on a prospectively curated database. We included 1469 kidney transplantations from donors with a history of resuscitated CA in 2015-2017 in France. CA was the cause of death (primary CA) or an intercurrent event (secondary CA). The main outcome was the percentage of delayed graft function, defined by the use of renal replacement therapy within the first week posttransplantation. RESULTS Delayed graft function occurred in 31.7% of kidney transplantations and was associated with donor function, vasopressors, cardiovascular history, donor and recipient age, body mass index, cold ischemia time, and time to procurement after primary cardiac arrest. Short cold ischemia time, perfusion device use, and the absence of cardiovascular comorbidities were protected by multivariate analysis, whereas time <3 d from primary CA to procurement was associated with delayed graft function (odds ratio 1.38). CONCLUSIONS This is the first description of time to procurement after a primary CA as a risk factor for delayed graft function. Delaying procurement after CA should be evaluated in interventional studies.
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- Quentin Dubourg
- Kidney Transplantation, APHP Sorbonne University, Sorbonne University, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Agence de la biomédecine, Direction Prélèvement Greffe Organes-Tissus, Saint-Denis La Plaine, France
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- Kidney Transplantation, APHP Sorbonne University, Sorbonne University, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
- Common and Rare Kidney Diseases (CoRaKID) Unit, Institut National de la Santé and de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1155, Paris, France
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- Agence de la biomédecine, Direction Prélèvement Greffe Organes-Tissus, Saint-Denis La Plaine, France
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- Kidney Transplantation, APHP Sorbonne University, Sorbonne University, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Kidney Transplantation, APHP Sorbonne University, Sorbonne University, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
- Common and Rare Kidney Diseases (CoRaKID) Unit, Institut National de la Santé and de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1155, Paris, France
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- Common and Rare Kidney Diseases (CoRaKID) Unit, Institut National de la Santé and de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1155, Paris, France
- Department of Pathology, APHP Sorbonne University, Sorbonne University, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Agence de la biomédecine, Direction Prélèvement Greffe Organes-Tissus, Saint-Denis La Plaine, France
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- Agence de la biomédecine, Direction Prélèvement Greffe Organes-Tissus, Saint-Denis La Plaine, France
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- Kidney Transplantation, APHP Sorbonne University, Sorbonne University, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
- Common and Rare Kidney Diseases (CoRaKID) Unit, Institut National de la Santé and de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1155, Paris, France
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Birkun AA. Misinformation on resuscitation and first aid as an uncontrolled problem that demands close attention: a brief scoping review. Public Health 2024; 228:147-149. [PMID: 38354584 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Misinformation is currently recognised by the World Health Organization as an apparent threat to public health. This study aimed to provide an outline of published evidence on misinformation related to the potentially life-saving interventions - first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). STUDY DESIGN A scoping review. METHODS The review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews. English-language publications describing original studies that evaluated the quality of publicly available information on first aid and/or CPR were included without limitations to the year of publication. RESULTS Forty-four original studies published between 1982 and 2023 were reviewed. Annual number of publications varied from 0 to 6. The studies have focused on the evaluation of information concerning initial care of cardiac arrest, choking, heart attack, poisoning, burns, and other emergencies. Forty three studies (97.7 %) have reported varying frequencies of misinformation, when public sources, including websites, YouTube videos, and modern artificial intelligence-based chatbots, omitted life-saving instructions on first aid or CPR or contained incorrect information that contradicted relevant international guidelines. Eleven studies (25.0 %) have also revealed potentially harmful advice, which, if followed by an unsuspecting person, may cause direct injury or death of a victim. CONCLUSIONS Misinformation concerning CPR and first aid cannot be ignored and demands close attention from relevant stakeholders to mitigate its harmful impacts. More studies are urgently needed to determine optimal methods for detecting and measuring misinformation, to understand mechanisms that drive its spread, and to develop effective measures to correct and prevent misinformation.
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- A A Birkun
- Department of General Surgery, Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, Medical Institute Named After S.I. Georgievsky of V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Lenin Blvd, 5/7, Simferopol, 295051, Russian Federation.
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徐 训, 邵 校, 姬 爱. [Analysis of death cases in the oral emergency department]. Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2024; 56:185-189. [PMID: 38318916 PMCID: PMC10845197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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In order to analyze the clinical characteristics of death cases in the oral emergency department of the stomatological hospital, and to improve the first aid technique before and in hospitals, we collected the clinical data of death cases in the Department of Oral Emergency in Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology from January 2010 to January 2023 for retrospective analysis. General cha-racteristics, such as the patients' gender, age, chief complaint, maxillofacial diseases, systemic underlying diseases, rescue situation, cause of death and seasonal distribution of death were summarized. The results showed that a total of 8 death cases (5 males and 3 females) occurred during the 13-year period, ranging in age from 40 to 86 years, with a median age of 66 years. Among the 8 patients, 5 reported bleeding from oral cancer, 1 reported chest tightness and dyspnea after oral cancer surgery, 1 reported loss of consciousness after maxillofacial trauma, and 1 reported oral erosion and aphagia. All the 8 patients had one or more underlying diseases, such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, renal failure, and cerebral infarction, etc. and 2 of them showed dyscrasia. Among them, the cause of death in 5 cases was respiratory and circulatory failure caused by oral cancer rupture and hemorrhage or poor surgical wound healing and hemorrhage; 1 case was uremia and hyperkalemia leading to circulatory failure; 1 case was asphyxia caused by swelling of oral floor tissue after maxillofacial trauma; and the other case was acute myocardial infarction caused circulatory failure after oral cancer surgery. According to the vital state at the time of treatment, 6 patients had loss of consciousness, respiratory and cardiac arrest before hospital, and 2 patients suffered from loss of consciousness, respiratory and cardiac arrest during treatment. All the patients received cardiopulmonary resuscitation and some advanced life support measures, and the average rescue time was 46 min. Due to the low incidence of death in the oral emergency department, medical personel have little experience in first aid. First aid training and drills and assessment should be organized regularly. First aid facilities should be always available and regularly maintained by special personnel, such as electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor, defibrillator, simple breathing apparatus, oxygen supply system, negative pressure suction system, endotracheal intubation and tracheotomy equipment. The death cases mainly occurred in the elderly patients with oral cancer bleeding and systemic underlying diseases. Education of emergency awareness for the elderly patients with oral cancer after surgery should be enhanced. Medical staff should strengthen first aid awareness and skills.
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- 训敏 徐
- />北京大学口腔医学院·口腔医院急诊科, 国家口腔医学中心, 国家口腔疾病临床医学研究中心, 口腔生物材料和数字诊疗装备国家工程研究中心, 北京 100081Department of Oral Emergency, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing 100081, China
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- />北京大学口腔医学院·口腔医院急诊科, 国家口腔医学中心, 国家口腔疾病临床医学研究中心, 口腔生物材料和数字诊疗装备国家工程研究中心, 北京 100081Department of Oral Emergency, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing 100081, China
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- />北京大学口腔医学院·口腔医院急诊科, 国家口腔医学中心, 国家口腔疾病临床医学研究中心, 口腔生物材料和数字诊疗装备国家工程研究中心, 北京 100081Department of Oral Emergency, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing 100081, China
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Sasaki H, Kowatari R, Kondo N, Minakawa M. Simple and secure thrombectomy without circulatory arrest for acute pulmonary embolism. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:74. [PMID: 38331836 PMCID: PMC10854102 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02535-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical pulmonary artery thrombectomy is a well-established emergency treatment for massive pulmonary embolism (PE) in which fibrinolysis or thrombolysis are not effective. However, surgery for massive PE that requires peripheral pulmonary artery thrombus removal remains challenging. We established a simple and secure pulmonary artery thrombectomy method using cardiopulmonary bypass and cardiac arrest. In this procedure, the surgical assistant arm, typically used for coronary artery bypass grafting, is used to obtain a feasible working space during thrombectomy. CASE PRESENTATION We present seven consecutive massive PE cases that were treated with the present surgical method and successfully weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS This procedure can be used to prevent right ventricular failure after surgery as surgeons can remove the peripheral thrombus with clear vision up to the second branch of the pulmonary artery.
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- Hanae Sasaki
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan.
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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Jentzer JC, Drakos SG, Selzman CH, Owyang C, Teran F, Tonna JE. Timing of Initiation of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support and Outcomes Among Patients With Cardiogenic Shock. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e032288. [PMID: 38240232 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.032288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides full hemodynamic support for patients with cardiogenic shock, but optimal timing of ECMO initiation remains uncertain. We sought to determine whether earlier initiation of ECMO is associated with improved survival in cardiogenic shock. METHODS AND RESULTS We analyzed adult patients with cardiogenic shock who received venoarterial ECMO from the international Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) registry from 2009 to 2019, excluding those cannulated following an operation. Multivariable logistic regression evaluated the association between time from admission to ECMO initiation and in-hospital death. Among 8619 patients (median, 56.7 [range, 44.8-65.6] years; 33.5% women), the median duration from admission to ECMO initiation was 14 (5-32) hours. Patients who had ECMO initiated within 24 hours (n=5882 [68.2%]) differed from those who had ECMO initiated after 24 hours, with younger age, more preceding cardiac arrest, and worse acidosis. After multivariable adjustment, patients with ECMO initiated >24 hours after admission had higher risk of in-hospital death (adjusted odds ratio, 1.20 [95% CI, 1.06-1.36]; P=0.004). Each 12-hour increase in the time from admission to ECMO initiation was incrementally associated with higher adjusted in-hospital mortality rate (adjusted odds ratio, 1.06 [95% CI, 1.03-1.10]; P<0.001). The association between longer time to ECMO and worse outcomes appeared stronger in patients with lower shock severity. CONCLUSIONS Longer delays from admission to ECMO initiation were associated with higher a mortality rate in a large-scale, international registry. Our analysis supports optimization of door-to-support time and the avoidance of inappropriately delayed ECMO initiation.
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- Jacob C Jentzer
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Mayo Clinic Rochester MN USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research Training Institute University of Utah Salt Lake City UT USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery University of Utah Salt Lake City UT USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center New York NY USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center New York NY USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery University of Utah Salt Lake City UT USA
- Department of Emergency Medicine University of Utah Salt Lake City UT USA
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Kothari J, Gohil I, Baria K. Is Deep Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest Mandatory in Aortic Arch Surgeries? Braz J Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 39:e20200465. [PMID: 38315001 PMCID: PMC10836600 DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2020-0465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Cannulation strategies in aortic arch surgeries are a matter of immense discussion. Majority of time deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) is the way out, but it does come with its set of demerits. Here we demonstrate a case with aortic arch dissection dealt with dual cannulation strategy in axillary and femoral artery without need for DHCA and ensuring complete neuroprotection of brain and spinal cord without hinderance of time factor. Inception of new ideas like this may decrease the need for DHCA and hence its drawbacks, thus decreasing the morbidity and mortality associated.
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- Jignesh Kothari
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, U. N. Mehta
Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre, Affiliated B.J. Medical College, New
Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, U. N. Mehta
Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre, Affiliated B.J. Medical College, New
Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, U. N. Mehta
Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre, Affiliated B.J. Medical College, New
Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Beaud V, Crottaz-Herbette S, Dunet V, Knebel JF, Bart PA, Clarke S. Outcome of severe COVID-19: spotlight on fatigue, fatigability, multidomain complaints and pattern of cognitive deficits in a case series without prior brain dysfunction and without COVID-19-related stroke and/or cardiac arrest. J Med Case Rep 2024; 18:64. [PMID: 38303088 PMCID: PMC10835993 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-023-04300-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Population-wide surveys and large-scale investigations highlighted the presence of cognitive deficits in the acute and postacute stages of severe COVID-19; a few studies documented their occurrence in cases without prior or COVID-19-related brain damage. The evolution of cognitive deficits in the latter population and their relationship to the post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome are poorly understood. CASE PRESENTATION We report the outcome at 12 months after severe COVID-19 involving an intensive care unit stay and mechanical ventilation in six (five Caucasian and one Asian) patients (age range: 53-71 years, mean age 61.7 ± 6.5 years) without history of prior brain dysfunction and without stroke and/or cardiac arrest during or after COVID-19. All patients reported pervading mental and physical fatigue as well as numerous multidomain complaints, which impacted everyday life. Individual patients described mental fatigability, apathy, and/or anxiety. Standardized neuropsychological tests revealed isolated symptoms of cognitive dysfunction or performance at the lower limit of the norm in the attentional, executive, and/or working memory domains in four of the six patients. Somatic scales documented dyspnoea, muscle weakness, olfactory disorder, and/or minor sleep problems in some, but not all, patients. CONCLUSION Fatigue, fatigability, multidomain complaints, cognitive difficulties, or dysfunction, as well as isolated neurobehavioral and/or psychiatric and/or somatic symptoms, tend to occur in the aftermath of severe COVID-19 and persist at 12 months, even in the absence of prior and/or COVID-19-related brain damage. This clinical situation, which impacts everyday life, calls for a detailed investigation of patients' complaints, its neural underpinning, and an elaboration of specific rehabilitation programs.
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- Valérie Beaud
- Service of Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Av. Pierre-Decker 5, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Service of Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Av. Pierre-Decker 5, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Av. Pierre-Decker 5, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Internal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Av. Pierre-Decker 5, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Eggertsen MA, Munch Johannsen C, Kovacevic A, Fink Vallentin M, Mørk Vammen L, Andersen LW, Granfeldt A. Sodium Bicarbonate and Calcium Chloride for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia-Induced Cardiac Arrest: A Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Animal Study. Crit Care Med 2024; 52:e67-e78. [PMID: 37921685 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000006089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Current international guidelines recommend administrating calcium chloride and sodium bicarbonate to patients with hyperkalemia-induced cardiac arrest, despite limited evidence. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of calcium chloride and sodium bicarbonate on return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in a pig model of hyperkalemia-induced cardiac arrest. DESIGN A randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled experimental pig study. Hyperkalemia was induced by continuous infusion of potassium chloride over 45 minutes followed by a bolus. After a no flow period of 7 minutes, pigs first received 2 minutes of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and subsequently advanced life support. The first intervention dose was administered after the fifth rhythm analysis, followed by a defibrillation attempt at the sixth rhythm analysis. A second dose of the intervention was administered after the seventh rhythm analysis if ROSC was not achieved. In case of successful resuscitation, pigs received intensive care for 1 hour before termination of the study. SETTING University hospital laboratory. SUBJECTS Fifty-four female Landrace/Yorkshire/Duroc pigs (38-42 kg). INTERVENTIONS The study used a 2 × 2 factorial design, with calcium chloride (0.1 mmol/kg) and sodium bicarbonate (1 mmol/kg) as the interventions. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Fifty-two pigs were included in the study. Sodium bicarbonate significantly increased the number of animals achieving ROSC (24/26 [92%] vs. 13/26 [50%]; odds ratio [OR], 12.0; 95% CI, 2.3-61.5; p = 0.003) and reduced time to ROSC (hazard ratio [HR] 3.6; 95% CI, 1.8-7.5; p < 0.001). There was no effect of calcium chloride on the number of animals achieving ROSC (19/26 [73%] vs. 18/26 [69%]; OR, 1.2; 95% CI, 0.4-4.0; p = 0.76) or time to ROSC (HR, 1.5; 95% CI, 0.8-2.9; p = 0.23). CONCLUSIONS Administration of sodium bicarbonate significantly increased the number of animals achieving ROSC and decreased time to ROSC. There was no effect of calcium chloride on the number of animals achieving ROSC or time to ROSC.
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- Mark Andreas Eggertsen
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Prehospital Emergency Medical Services, Central Denmark Region, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Mir T, Shafi O, Balla S, Munir MB, Qurehi WT, Kakouros N, Bhat Z, Koul P, Rab T. Intensive Care Admissions and Outcome of Cardiac Arrests; A National Cohort Study From the United States. J Intensive Care Med 2024; 39:118-124. [PMID: 37528646 DOI: 10.1177/08850666231192844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Outcomes of cardiac arrest among patients who had cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in intensive care units (ICU) has limited data on the national level basis in the United States. We aimed to study the outcomes of ICU CPRs. METHODS Data from the national readmissions database (NRD) sample that constitutes 49.1% of the stratified sample of all hospitals in the United States were analyzed for ICU-related hospitalizations for the years 2016 to 2019. ICU CPR was defined by procedure codes. RESULTS A total of 4,610,154 ICU encounters were reported for the years 2016 to 2019 in the NRD. Of these patients, 426,729 (9.26%) had CPR procedure recorded during the hospital encounter (mean age 65 ± 17.81; female 42.4%). And 167,597 (39.29%) patients had CPR on the day of admission, of which 63.16% died; while 64,752 (15.18%) patients had CPR on the day of ICU admission, of which 72.85% died. And 36,002 (8.44%) had CPR among patients with length of stay 2 days, of which 73.34% died. A total of 1,222,799 (26.5%) admitted to ICU died, and patients who had ICU CPR had higher mortality, 291,391(68.3%). Higher complication rates were observed among ICU CPR patients, especially who died. Over the years from 2016 to 2019, ICU CPR rates increased from 8.18% (2016) to 8.66% (2019); p-trend = 0.001. The mortality rates among patients admitted to ICU increased from 22.1% (2016) to 24.1% (2019); p-trend = 0.005. CONCLUSION The majority of ICU CPRs were done on the first day of ICU admission. The trend for ICU CPR was increasing. The mortality trend for overall ICU admissions has increased, which is concerning and would suggest further research to improve the high mortality rates in the CPR group.
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- Tanveer Mir
- Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Baptist Health System, Montgomery, AL, USA
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- Department of Clinical Informatics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Cardiology Division, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Nephrology Division, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences SKIMS, Srinagar, Kashmir, India
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- Division of Cardiology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Guo MH, Stevens LM, Chu MWA, Hage A, Chung J, El-Hamamsy I, Dagenais F, Peterson M, Herman C, Bozinovski J, Moon MC, Yamashita MH, Bittira B, Payne D, Boodhwani M. Risk score for arch reconstruction under circulatory arrest with hypothermia: The ARCH score. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:602-608.e2. [PMID: 35382936 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.02.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Currently, there is no risk scores built to predict risk in thoracic aortic surgery. This study aims to develop and internally validate a risk prediction score for patients who require arch reconstruction with hypothermic circulatory arrest. METHODS From 2002 to 2018, data for 2270 patients who underwent aortic arch surgery in 12 institutions in Canada were retrospectively collected. The outcomes modeled included in-hospital mortality and a modified Society of Thoracic Surgeons-defined composite for mortality or major morbidity. Multivariable logistic regression using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator selection method and mixed-effect regression model was used to select the predictors. Internal calibration of the final models is presented with an observed-versus-predicted plot. RESULTS There were 182 in-hospital deaths (8.0%), and the incidence of Society of Thoracic Surgeons-defined composite for mortality or major morbidity was 27.9%. Variables that increased risk of mortality are age, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atrial fibrillation, peripheral vascular disease, New York Heart Association class ≥III symptoms, acute aortic dissection or rupture, use of elephant trunk, concomitant surgery, and increased cardiopulmonary bypass time, with median c-statistics of 0.85 on internal validation. The c-statistics was 0.77 for the model predicting Society of Thoracic Surgeons-defined composite. Internal assessment shows good overall calibration for both models. CONCLUSIONS We developed and internally validated a risk score for patients undergoing arch surgery requiring hypothermic circulatory arrest using a multicenter database. Once externally validated, the ARCH (Arch Reconstruction under Circulatory arrest with Hypothermia) score would allow for better patient risk-stratification and aid in the decision-making process for surgeons and patient prior to surgery.
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- Ming Hao Guo
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of British Columbia, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Health Sciences North, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Tsai MJ, Weng HC, Cheng KY. Woman in Cardiac Arrest. Ann Emerg Med 2024; 83:164-165. [PMID: 38245229 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2023.08.479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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- Ming-Jen Tsai
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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Zhou H, Zhu Y, Zhang Z, Mei Y, Lv J, Zhang G, Li W, Chen X. Ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia within 72 h of VA-ECMO: incidence, outcomes, risk factors, and management. ESC Heart Fail 2024; 11:524-532. [PMID: 38088144 PMCID: PMC10804197 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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AIMS Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is an important technique for the treatment of refractory cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest; however, the early management of ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia (VF/VT), within 72 h of VA-ECMO, and its effects on patient prognosis remain unclear. METHODS AND RESULTS We retrospectively analysed patients at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University who underwent VA-ECMO between January 2017 and March 2022. The patients were divided into two groups, VF/VT and nVF/VT, based on whether or not VF/VT occurred within 72 h after the initiation of VA-ECMO. We utilized logistic regression analysis to evaluate the independent risk factors for VF/VT in patients undergoing VA-ECMO and to ascertain whether the onset of VF/VT affected 28 day survival rate, length of intensive care unit stay, and/or other clinical prognostic factors. Subgroup analysis was performed for the VF/VT group to determine whether defibrillation affected prognosis. In the present study, 126 patients were included, 65.87% of whom were males (83/126), with a mean age of 46.89 ± 16.23, a 28 day survival rate of 57.14% (72/126), an incidence rate of VF/VT within 72 h of VA-ECMO initiation of 27.78% (35/126), and 80% of whom (28/35) received extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The incidence of VF/VT resulting from cardiac arrest at an early stage was significantly higher than that of refractory cardiogenic shock (80% vs. 20%; P = 0.022). The restricted cubic spline model revealed a U-shaped relationship between VF/VT incidence and initial heart rate (iHR), and multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that an iHR > 120 b.p.m. [odds ratio (OR) 6.117; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.672-22.376; P = 0.006] and hyperlactataemia (OR 1.125; 95% CI 1.016-1.246; P = 0.023) within 1 h of VA-ECMO initiation were independent risk factors for the occurrence of VF/VT. VF/VT was not found to be associated with the 28 day survival of patients undergoing VA-ECMO support, nor did it affect other secondary endpoints. Defibrillation did not alter the overall prognosis in patients with VF/VT during VA-ECMO. CONCLUSIONS An iHR > 120 b.p.m. and hyperlactataemia were independent risk factors for the occurrence of VF/VT within 72 h of VA-ECMO initiation. The occurrence of VF/VT does not affect, nor does defibrillation in these patients improve the overall patient prognosis. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR1900026105.
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- Hao Zhou
- Emergency DepartmentNanjing Medical University First Affiliated Hospital and Jiangsu Province HospitalGuangzhou Street 300NanjingJiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Emergency DepartmentNanjing Medical University First Affiliated Hospital and Jiangsu Province HospitalGuangzhou Street 300NanjingJiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Emergency DepartmentNanjing Medical University First Affiliated Hospital and Jiangsu Province HospitalGuangzhou Street 300NanjingJiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Emergency DepartmentNanjing Medical University First Affiliated Hospital and Jiangsu Province HospitalGuangzhou Street 300NanjingJiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Emergency DepartmentNanjing Medical University First Affiliated Hospital and Jiangsu Province HospitalGuangzhou Street 300NanjingJiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Emergency DepartmentNanjing Medical University First Affiliated Hospital and Jiangsu Province HospitalGuangzhou Street 300NanjingJiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Emergency DepartmentNanjing Medical University First Affiliated Hospital and Jiangsu Province HospitalGuangzhou Street 300NanjingJiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Emergency DepartmentNanjing Medical University First Affiliated Hospital and Jiangsu Province HospitalGuangzhou Street 300NanjingJiangsu ProvinceChina
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Li Y, Lighthall G. Factors associated with 30- and 90-day mortality in intubations among critically ill patients. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2024; 68:206-213. [PMID: 37802764 DOI: 10.1111/aas.14334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Emergency intubations are commonly associated with adverse events when performed in critically ill patients. A detailed look at intubation factors and their association with procedural success and mortality has yet to be fully conducted. METHODS A total of 299 successive intubations at a tertiary Veteran Affair hospital were analyzed. Situational factors, personnel involved, intubation indications, induction agents, and airway management techniques were prospectively collected and entered into univariable and multivariable analyses to identify factors associated with procedural difficulty and mortality. RESULTS The use of paralytics was associated with easier intubations (OR: 0.31, 95% CI: 0.11-0.87, p = .03). The use of direct laryngoscopy or video laryngoscopy had no significant association with difficult intubation. Factors associated with increased 30-day mortality were cardiac arrest (OR: 7.90, 95% CI: 2.77-22.50, p < .001), hypoxia as indication for intubation (OR: 2.31, 95% CI: 1.23-4.35, p = .009), and nadir SpO2 < 90% (OR: 2.70, 95% CI: 1.01-7.21, p = .048). Presence of an attending anesthesiologist during intubation was associated with a lower 30-day mortality (OR: 0.11, 95% CI: 0.04-0.29, p < .001). Factors associated with increased 90-day mortality were cardiac arrest (OR: 6.57, 95% CI: 2.23-19.34, p = .001), hypoxia as indication for intubation (OR: 1.97, 95% CI: 1.10-3.55, p = .023), and older age (OR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.07-1.78, p = .013). Similarly, presence of an attending anesthesiologist was found to be associated with a lower 90-day mortality (OR: 0.19, 95% CI: 0.07-0.50, p = .001). CONCLUSION Cardiovascular and respiratory instability were associated with increased 30- and 90-day mortality. Presence of an attending anesthesiologist was associated with a better survival following intubation outside operating room.
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- Yi Li
- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Stanford, California, USA
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Grotberg JC, Schulte L, Schumer E, Sullivan M, Kotkar K, Masood MF, Pawale A. Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after cardiac arrest for acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by Legionella: a case report. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:27. [PMID: 38281956 PMCID: PMC10822179 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02492-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Legionella remains underdiagnosed in the intensive care unit and can progress to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), multiorgan failure and death. In severe cases, venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) allows time for resolution of disease with Legionella-targeted therapy. VV-ECMO outcomes for Legionella are favorable with reported survival greater than 70%. Rapid molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing of the lower respiratory tract aids in diagnosing Legionella with high sensitivity and specificity. We present a unique case of a patient with a positive COVID-19 test and ARDS who suffered a cardiac arrest. The patient was subsequently cannulated for VV-ECMO, and after lower respiratory tract PCR testing, Legionella was determined to be the cause. She was successfully treated and decannulated from VV-ECMO after eight days. CASE PRESENTATION A 53-year-old female presented with one week of dyspnea and a positive COVID-19 test. She was hypoxemic, hypotensive and had bilateral infiltrates on imaging. She received supplemental oxygen, intravenous fluids, vasopressors, broad spectrum antibiotics, and was transferred to a tertiary care center. She developed progressive hypoxemia and suffered a cardiac arrest, requiring ten minutes of CPR and endotracheal intubation to achieve return of spontaneous circulation. Despite mechanical ventilation and paralysis, she developed refractory hypoxemia and was cannulated for VV-ECMO. Dexamethasone and remdesivir were given for presumed COVID-19. Bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) performed with PCR testing was positive for Legionella pneumophila and negative for COVID-19. Steroids and remdesivir were discontinued and she was treated with azithromycin. Her lung compliance improved, and she was decannulated after eight days on VV-ECMO. She was discharged home on hospital day 16 breathing room air and neurologically intact. CONCLUSIONS This case illustrates the utility of rapid PCR testing to diagnose Legionella in patients with respiratory failure and the early use of VV-ECMO in patients with refractory hypoxemia secondary to Legionella infection. Moreover, many patients encountered in the ICU may have prior COVID-19 immunity, and though a positive COVID-19 test may be present, further investigation with lower respiratory tract PCR testing may provide alternative diagnoses. Patients with ARDS should undergo Legionella-specific testing, and if Legionella is determined to be the causative organism, early VV-ECMO should be considered in patients with refractory hypoxemia given reported high survival rates.
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- John C Grotberg
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Missouri. 660 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Missouri. 660 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Missouri. 660 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Missouri. 660 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Missouri. 660 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Missouri. 660 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Missouri. 660 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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Patel A, Oommen T, Docekal J, Harris D. Early Repolarization Syndrome Leading to Recurrent Cardiac Arrest in a Young Active Duty Patient. Mil Med 2024; 189:e396-e400. [PMID: 37364273 DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usad229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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A previously healthy, active duty 37-year-old male experienced recurrent cardiac arrests because of ventricular fibrillation and polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. Initial evaluation did not reveal a clear ischemic, structural, toxic, or metabolic cause. Close monitoring of telemetry before his third cardiac arrest revealed the cause to be early repolarization syndrome (ERS). In this case, we review the diagnosis, epidemiology, and prognostic significance of early repolarization pattern as it relates to ERS. We also discuss acute and long-term treatment strategies for patients with ERS.
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- Arjun Patel
- Department of Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI 96859, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI 96859, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI 96859, USA
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI 96859, USA
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Roh Y, Ahn GJ, Lee JH, Jung WJ, Kim S, Im HY, Lee Y, Im D, Lim J, Hwang SO, Cha K. Hemodynamic Effect of Repeated Epinephrine Doses Decreases With Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cycle Progression. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e030776. [PMID: 38156546 PMCID: PMC10863801 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.030776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Epinephrine is administered to increase coronary perfusion pressure during advanced life support and promote short-term survival. Recent cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines recommend an epinephrine dosing interval of 3 to 5 minutes during resuscitation; however, scientific evidence supporting this recommendation is lacking. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the hemodynamic effects of repeated epinephrine doses during CPR by monitoring augmented blood pressure after its administration in a swine model of cardiac arrest. METHODS AND RESULTS A secondary analysis of data from a published study was performed using a swine cardiac arrest model. The epinephrine dose was fixed at 1 mg, and the first dose of epinephrine was administered after no-flow and low-flow times of 2 minutes and 8 minutes, respectively, and subsequently administered every 4 minutes. Four cycles of dosing intervals were defined because a previous study was terminated 26 minutes after the induction of ventricular fibrillation. Augmented blood pressures and corresponding timelines were determined. Augmented blood pressure trends following cycles and the epinephrine effect duration were also monitored. Among the 140 CPR cycles, the augmented blood pressure after epinephrine administration was the highest during the first cycle of CPR and decreased gradually with further cycle repetitions. The epinephrine effect duration did not differ between repeated cycles. The maximum blood pressure was achieved 78 to 97 seconds after epinephrine administration. CONCLUSIONS Hemodynamic augmentation with repeated epinephrine administration during CPR decreased with cycle progression. Further studies are required to develop an epinephrine administration strategy to maintain its hemodynamic effects during prolonged resuscitation.
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- Young‐Il Roh
- Department of Emergency MedicineYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
- Research Institute of Resuscitation ScienceYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency MedicineYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
- Research Institute of Resuscitation ScienceYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency MedicineYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency MedicineYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
- Research Institute of Resuscitation ScienceYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
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- Korea Health Industry Development InstituteCheongjuRepublic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Resuscitation ScienceYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Resuscitation ScienceYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Resuscitation ScienceYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
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- National Health Big Data Clinical Research InstituteYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency MedicineYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
- Research Institute of Resuscitation ScienceYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency MedicineYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
- Research Institute of Resuscitation ScienceYonsei University Wonju College of MedicineWonjuRepublic of Korea
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Rowland MJ, Hazkani I, Becerra D, Jagannathan N, Ida J. An analysis of a new rapid difficult airway response team in a vertically built children's hospital. Paediatr Anaesth 2024; 34:60-67. [PMID: 37697891 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intrahospital transport is associated with adverse events. This challenge is amplified during airway management. Although difficult airway response teams have been described, little attention has been paid to patient transport during difficult airway management versus the alternative of managing patient airways without moving the patient. This is especially needed in a 22-floor vertical hospital. HYPOTHESIS Development of a rapid difficult airway response team and an associated difficult airway cart will allow for the ability to manage difficult airways in the patient's primary location. METHODS A retrospective chart review of all rapid difficult airway response activations from December 18, 2019 to December 31, 2021 was performed to determine the number of airways secured in the patient's primary location (primary outcome). Secondary outcomes included length of time until airway securement, airway device used, number of attempts, complications, use of front of neck access, and mortality. RESULTS There were 96 rapid difficult airway response activations in a 2-year period, with 18 activations deemed inappropriate. Of the 78 indicated rapid difficult airway response deployments, all activations resulted in a secure airway, and 76 (97.4%) of cases had an airway secured in the patient's primary location. The mean time to airway securement was 17.1 min (standard deviation 18.8 min). The most common methods of airway securement were direct laryngoscopy (42.3%, 33/78) and video laryngoscopy (29.5%, 23/78). The mean number of attempts by the rapid difficult airway response team was 1.4. There were no documented cases requiring front of neck access. The Cormack-Lehane airway grade at time of intubation was I-II in 83.3% (65/78) of activations. Rapid difficult airway response activation resulted in 16 cases of cardiac arrest and 4 patient deaths within 48 h. CONCLUSIONS A rapid difficult airway response team allows a large majority of patients' airways to be managed and secured in the patient's primary hospital location. Future directions include reducing time to airway securement and identifying factors associated with cardiac arrest.
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- Matthew J Rowland
- Department of Anesthesiology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Ngatuvai M, Rosander A, Elkbuli A. Letter re: Improving Outcomes and Resuscitation Strategies for Traumatic Cardiac Arrest in the Pediatric Population. Am Surg 2024; 90:166-167. [PMID: 35971287 DOI: 10.1177/00031348221121544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL, USA
- Department of Surgical Education, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL, USA
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Sharif A, Brewer JM, El Banayosy A, Mihu MR, Reaves Z, Swant LV, Schoaps RS, Benson C, Khalid MI, Maybauer MO. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in diabetic ketoacidosis-related cardiac and respiratory failure. Int J Artif Organs 2024; 47:35-40. [PMID: 38053302 DOI: 10.1177/03913988231214448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a common clinical problem. When patients develop severe shock and/or respiratory failure, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be considered. This case series describes the clinical presentation and outcomes of patients with DKA supported with ECMO. METHODS We conducted a retrospective and anonymized review of 15 patients with DKA who required ECMO at our institution. Demographic and ECMO-specific data were collected. Additional variables include ICU length of stay (LOS), acute kidney injury and use of continuous renal replacement therapy, disposition, and mortality. RESULTS All ECMO cannulations were performed by an intensivist using peripheral vascular access. The majority of patients were female (73%) with a median age of 27 (IQR = 21.5-45) years. A diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM) prior to ECMO was present in 11 (73%) patients. Venoarterial ECMO was the initial mode used in 11 (73%) patients. The median duration of ECMO support was 7 (IQR = 6-14) days. The median ICU LOS was 12 (IQR = 8.5-20.5) days, and the median hospital LOS was 21 (IQR = 11-36.5) days. Eight patients had cardiac arrest and underwent extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) of which 4 (50%) patients survived to discharge. Overall, 10 (66.7%) patients were successfully weaned from ECMO and survived to discharge. CONCLUSION This is the largest case series regarding the use of ECMO for patients with refractory shock, cardiac arrest, or respiratory failure related to DKA. The findings suggest that ECMO is a viable support option for managing these patients and has excellent outcomes, including patients with cardiac arrest.
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- Ammar Sharif
- INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Specialty Critical Care and Acute Circulatory Support, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Specialty Critical Care and Acute Circulatory Support, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Specialty Critical Care and Acute Circulatory Support, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Specialty Critical Care and Acute Circulatory Support, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Oklahoma State University Health Science Center, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Specialty Critical Care and Acute Circulatory Support, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Specialty Critical Care and Acute Circulatory Support, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Specialty Critical Care and Acute Circulatory Support, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Specialty Critical Care and Acute Circulatory Support, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Specialty Critical Care and Acute Circulatory Support, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
- Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
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Vafaei R, Sikkel MB, Wilkins J. Case report: unmasked Brugada pattern in a post-arrest patient after ketamine induction for intubation in the emergency department. CAN J EMERG MED 2024; 26:62-64. [PMID: 37751080 DOI: 10.1007/s43678-023-00596-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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- Rod Vafaei
- Emergency Medicine Residency Program, University of British Columbia, Victoria, BC, Canada.
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- Division of Cardiology, Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Division of Cardiology, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Coronation Annex, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Armstrong RA, Soar J, Kane AD, Kursumovic E, Nolan JP, Oglesby FC, Cortes L, Taylor C, Moppett IK, Agarwal S, Cordingley J, Davies MT, Dorey J, Finney SJ, Kendall S, Kunst G, Lucas DN, Mouton R, Nickols G, Pappachan VJ, Patel B, Plaat F, Scholefield BR, Smith JH, Varney L, Wain E, Cook TM. Peri-operative cardiac arrest: epidemiology and clinical features of patients analysed in the 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Anaesthesia 2024; 79:18-30. [PMID: 37972476 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists studied peri-operative cardiac arrest in the UK, a topic of importance to patients, anaesthetists and surgeons. Here we report the results of the 12-month registry, from 16 June 2021 to 15 June 2022, focusing on epidemiology and clinical features. We reviewed 881 cases of peri-operative cardiac arrest, giving an incidence of 3 in 10,000 anaesthetics (95%CI 3.0-3.5 per 10,000). Incidence varied with patient and surgical factors. Compared with denominator survey activity, patients with cardiac arrest: included more males (56% vs. 42%); were older (median (IQR) age 60.5 (40.5-80.5) vs. 50.5 (30.5-70.5) y), although the age distribution was bimodal, with infants and patients aged > 66 y overrepresented; and were notably more comorbid (73% ASA physical status 3-5 vs. 27% ASA physical status 1-2). The surgical case-mix included more weekend (14% vs. 11%), out-of-hours (19% vs. 10%), non-elective (65% vs. 30%) and major/complex cases (60% vs. 28%). Cardiac arrest was most prevalent in orthopaedic trauma (12%), lower gastrointestinal surgery (10%), cardiac surgery (9%), vascular surgery (8%) and interventional cardiology (6%). Specialities with the highest proportion of cases relative to denominator activity were: cardiac surgery (9% vs. 1%); cardiology (8% vs. 1%); and vascular surgery (8% vs. 2%). The most common causes of cardiac arrest were: major haemorrhage (17%); bradyarrhythmia (9%); and cardiac ischaemia (7%). Patient factors were judged a key cause of cardiac arrest in 82% of cases, anaesthesia in 40% and surgery in 35%.
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Kim DJ, Atkinson P, Sheppard G, Chenkin J, Thavanathan R, Lewis D, Bell CR, Jelic T, Lalande E, Buchanan IM, Heslop CL, Burwash-Brennan T, Myslik F, Olszynski P. POCUS literature primer: key papers on POCUS in cardiac arrest and shock. CAN J EMERG MED 2024; 26:15-22. [PMID: 37996693 DOI: 10.1007/s43678-023-00611-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to identify the top five most influential papers published on the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in cardiac arrest and the top five most influential papers on the use of POCUS in shock in adult patients. METHODS An expert panel of 14 members was recruited from the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) Emergency Ultrasound Committee and the Canadian Ultrasound Fellowship Collaborative. The members of the panel are ultrasound fellowship trained or equivalent, are engaged in POCUS research, and are leaders in POCUS locally and nationally in Canada. A modified Delphi process was used, consisting of three rounds of sequential surveys and discussion to achieve consensus on the top five most influential papers for the use of POCUS in cardiac arrest and shock. RESULTS The panel identified 39 relevant papers on POCUS in cardiac arrest and 42 relevant papers on POCUS in shock. All panel members participated in all three rounds of the modified Delphi process, and we ultimately identified the top five most influential papers on POCUS in cardiac arrest and also on POCUS in shock. Studies include descriptions and analysis of safe POCUS protocols that add value from a diagnostic and prognostic perspective in both populations during resuscitation. CONCLUSION We have developed a reading list of the top five influential papers on the use of POCUS in cardiac arrest and shock to better inform residents, fellows, clinicians, and researchers on integrating and studying POCUS in a more evidence-based manner.
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- Daniel J Kim
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
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- Discipline of Emergency Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NF, Canada
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Silvestri I, Merigo G, Bonetti C, Guerra MB, Pignatelli S, Stirparo G, Ristagno G. Concomitant hypokalemia and hypocalcemia: a very rare but life-threating combination of reversible causes of cardiac arrest - an unusual first manifestation of coeliac disease. Acta Biomed 2023; 94:e2023264. [PMID: 38054675 PMCID: PMC10734231 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v94i6.15014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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The causes of cardiac arrest are extremely heterogeneous. Among these, both hypokalemia and hypocalcemia are known reversible factors that can lead to cardiac arrest. In this report, we present a unique case report of a patient with previously undiagnosed coeliac disease who experienced cardiac arrest due a combination of hypokalemia and hypocalcemia resulting from malabsorption. A 66-year-old male presented to the emergency department with symptoms of malaise, weakness, weight loss, and persistent diarrhea. The patient exhibited characteristic signs of hypokalemia and hypocalcemia, including fasciculations, weakness, and swelling. An electrocardiogram showed a normal rhythm, and blood tests confirmed the electrolyte imbalances. Despite initial treatment, the patient experienced sudden cardiac arrest. Prompt resuscitation efforts were successful in restoring spontaneous circulation. However, recurrent episodes of ventricular arrhythmias and cardiac arrest occurred. Large doses of intravenous potassium chloride, in conjunction with magnesium, were needed prior to restore electrolyte balance. The concomitant severe hypocalcemia required caution calcium supplementation, to avoid further decreases in serum potassium levels. Appropriate ion replacements ultimately led to successful resuscitation with good functional recovery. During the hospital stay, the patient was diagnosed with coeliac disease. This case is noteworthy for its uniqueness, as there are no documented instances in the scientific literature linking cardiac arrest directly to coeliac disease. It is important to emphasize the need for investigating potential reversible causes of cardiac arrest, such as hypokalemia and hypocalcemia, and implementing appropriate interventions to address these factors.
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Hadesi P, Rossi Norrlund R, Caragounis EC. Injury pattern and clinical outcome in patients with and without chest wall injury after cardiopulmonary resuscitation. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2023; 95:855-860. [PMID: 37405820 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), although lifesaving may cause chest wall injury (CWI) because of the physical force exerted on the thorax. The impact of CWI on clinical outcome in this patient group is unclear. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of CPR-related CWI and the secondary aim to study injury pattern, length of stay (LOS), and mortality in patients with and without CWI. METHODS This is a retrospective study of adult patients who were admitted to our hospital due to cardiac arrest (CA) during 2012 to 2020. Patients were identified in the Swedish CPR Registry and those undergoing CT of the thorax within 2 weeks after CPR were included. Patients with traumatic CA, chest wall surgery prior or after CA were excluded. Demographic data, type and length of CPR, type of CWI, LOS on mechanical ventilator (MV), in intensive care unit (ICU) and in hospital (H), and mortality were studied. RESULTS Of 1,715 CA patients, 245 met the criteria for inclusion. The majority (79%) of the patients suffered from CWI. Chondral injuries and rib fractures were more common than sternum fractures (95% vs. 57%), and 14% had a radiological flail segment. Patients with CWI were older (66.5 ± 15.4 vs. 52.5 ± 15.2, p < 0.001). No difference was seen in MV-LOS (3 [0-43] vs. 3 [0-22]; p = 0.430), ICU-LOS (3 [0-48] vs. 3 [0-24]; p = 0.427), and H-LOS (5.5 [0-85] vs. 9.0 [1-53]; p = 0.306) in patients with or without CWI. Overall mortality within 30 days was higher with CWI (68% vs. 47%, p = 0.007). CONCLUSION Chest wall injuries are common after CPR and 14% of patients had a flail segment on CT. Elderly patients have an increased risk of CWI, and a higher overall mortality is seen in patients with CWI. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic and Epidemiological; Level IV.
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- Parsa Hadesi
- From the Department of Surgery (P.H., E.-C.C.), Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; and Department of Radiology (R.R.N.), Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Condit PE, McAdams RM. A Newborn with Cardiac Arrest and Abdominal Distention. Neoreviews 2023; 24:e806-e808. [PMID: 38036444 DOI: 10.1542/neo.24-12-e806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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- Paige E Condit
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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Gopalratnam K, Odeyemi Y, Del Valle KT, Frank RD, Jentzer JC, Gajic O, DuBrock HM. Characteristics and Outcomes of Critically Ill Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension Who Undergo Endotracheal Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation. J Intensive Care Med 2023; 38:1174-1182. [PMID: 37455464 DOI: 10.1177/08850666231186761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Background: Patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) who undergo endotracheal intubation have an increased risk of adverse outcomes, but little is known regarding prognostic factors and there is limited evidence to guide management. We sought to define characteristics, prognostic factors, and outcomes of critically ill patients with PH who underwent intubation. Study Design: We performed a single-center retrospective cohort study of critically ill patients with group 1, 3 or 4 PH who underwent intubation. Results: Eighty-one patients were included. Patients had a median age of 56 years (interquartile range 44-65) and were predominantly female (n = 53, 65%) and Caucasian (n = 71, 88%). Forty-five (56%) had group 1 PH while 25 (31%) had group 3 PH and 11 (14%) had group 4 PH. Patients were admitted to the hospital for right ventricular failure (n = 21, 25.6%), sepsis (n = 18, 22.2%), and respiratory failure (n = 19, 23.1%). Hypoxemic respiratory failure (n = 54, 66.7%) was the most common indication for intubation. In-hospital mortality was 30.9% and 1-year mortality was 48.2%. All patients (11 of 11, 100%) intubated electively for intensive care unit procedures survived to hospital discharge while only 1 of 6 (16.7%) intubated in the setting of a cardiac arrest survived. After adjusting for right ventricular systolic pressure, pre-intubation PaO2 (odds ratio [OR] = 0.99, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.97-1.00, P = .02) and postintubation PaO2 (OR = 0.97 per 1mm Hg, 95% CI 0.95 to 0.99, P = .003), pH (OR = 0.49 per 0.1 increase, 95% CI 0.29 to 0.80, P = .005) and PaCO2 (OR = 1.08 per 1mm Hg, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.14, P = .005) were significantly associated with in-hospital mortality. Results were similar when we excluded patients intubated electively or in the setting of cardiac arrest. Conclusions: Intubation in critically ill patients with PH is associated with significant in-hospital mortality and nearly 50% 1-year mortality. Potentially modifiable factors, such as peri-intubation gas exchange, are associated with an increased risk of death while other demographic and hemodynamic variables are not.
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Gutiérrez-Soriano L, Becerra Zapata E, Maya Trujillo N, Franco Gruntorad GA, Hurtado Peña P. ECPR for prolonged Pediatric Cardiac Arrest, an outcome without major neurological compromise. J Extra Corpor Technol 2023; 55:197-200. [PMID: 38099635 PMCID: PMC10723570 DOI: 10.1051/ject/2023019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) has been reported in 1-3% of pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and up to 6% of children admissions to the cardiac ICU. In the last 25 years, the survival to hospital discharge after pediatric IHCA has improved from 9% to 13.7% up to 35%. The improvement in outcomes was attributed in part to the application of ECMO as a rescue strategy when prolonged conventional CPR cannot restore spontaneous circulation. We report a case of a 4-month-old patient with a history of ventricular and septal defects, with left to right shunt and enlargement of left heart chambers that underwent surgery for the closure of the atrial and septal defects, and experienced complications that led to the use of ECMO in response to a prolonged cardiac arrest.
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- Laura Gutiérrez-Soriano
- Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist Anesthesiology Department, Fundación Cardioinfantil 1113111 Bogota Colombia
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- Anesthesiology Department, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio 1113111 Bogota Colombia
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Weng X, Jiang L, Zhou M. Massive anterior mediastinal lipoma causing cardiac arrest in a middle-aged male: a case report and literature review. Future Cardiol 2023; 19:747-752. [PMID: 38112188 DOI: 10.2217/fca-2023-0107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Lipoma is a common benign soft tissue tumor, but its size and location can lead to serious issues. We report a case of a 48 year-old male patient who experienced sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital. After resuscitation and examination, we determined that this was due to a massive mediastinal lipoma compressing the lungs, leading to respiratory failure and pulmonary encephalopathy, ultimately resulting in cardiac arrest. This case serves as a reminder to promptly identify and manage chest lipomas to avoid compression and functional impairment of the respiratory system. Early evaluation and treatment of massive lipomas are crucial for preventing complications.
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- Xulin Weng
- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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Asfari A, Borasino S, Mendoza E, Hock KM, Huskey JL, Rahman AKMF, Zaccagni H, Byrnes JW. Risk factors for long post-operative hospital stays after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery in full-term neonates. Cardiol Young 2023; 33:2487-2492. [PMID: 36924162 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123000379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Long hospital stays for neonates following cardiac surgery can be detrimental to short- and long-term outcomes. Furthermore, it can impact resource allocation within heart centres' daily operations. We aimed to explore multiple clinical variables and complications that can influence and predict the post-operative hospital length of stay. METHODS We conducted a retrospective observational review of the full-term neonates (<30 days old) who had cardiac surgery in a tertiary paediatric cardiac surgery centre - assessment of multiple clinical variables and their association with post-operative hospital length of stay. RESULTS A total of 273 neonates were screened with a mortality rate of 8%. The survivors (number = 251) were analysed; 83% had at least one complication. The median post-operative hospital length of stay was 19.5 days (interquartile range 10.5, 31.6 days). The median post-operative hospital length of stay was significantly different among patients with complications (21.5 days, 10.5, 34.6 days) versus the no-complication group (14 days, 9.6, 19.5 days), p < 0.01. Among the non-modifiable variables, gastrostomy, tracheostomy, syndromes, and single ventricle physiology are significantly associated with longer post-operative hospital length of stay. Among the modifiable variables, deep vein thrombosis and cardiac arrest were associated with extended post-operative hospital length of stay. CONCLUSIONS Complications following cardiac surgery can be associated with longer hospital stay. Some complications are modifiable. Deep vein thrombosis and cardiac arrest are among the complications that were associated with longer hospital stay and offer a direct opportunity for prevention which may be reflected in better outcomes and shorter hospital stay.
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- Ahmed Asfari
- Department of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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