Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Outcomes Improve With Center Experience
Annals of Emergency Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Extracorporeal
cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
(eCPR)
is
a
rescue
therapy
for
selected
patients
when
conventional
(CPR)
fails.
Current
evidence
suggests
that
the
success
of
eCPR
depends
on
well-structured
in-
and
out-of-hospital
protocols.
This
article
describes
Vienna
program,
interventions
implemented
to
improve
clinical
processes
patient
outcomes.
In
this
retrospective
study,
we
report
all
with
inhospital
cardiac
arrest
treated
at
our
department
between
2020
2023.
During
period,
program
was
restructured,
including
introduction
algorithms
interprofessional
training.
The
primary
endpoint
survival
favorable
neurologic
outcomes
6
months,
defined
as
cerebral
performance
category
score
1
or
2.
Overall,
192
were
eCPR.
proportion
25%
(n=48),
increasing
each
year:
15%
(5/34)
in
2020,
19%
(8/42)
2021,
23%
(12/53)
2022,
37%
(23/63)
particularly
true
patients:
7%
(2/29),
14%
(4/29),
17%
(7/41),
32%
(16/50),
respectively.
Simultaneously,
rates
witnessed
arrest,
bystander
CPR,
initial
shockable
rhythm
increased,
whereas
low-flow
durations
decreased.
After
restructuring
able
after
improvement
accompanied
increased
case
volumes,
rhythm,
decreased
durations.
learning
curve
observed
illustrates
can
experience,
summation
effect
training,
selection,
process
standardization.
Language: Английский
The Heart Team Approach to Cardiac Arrest
European Heart Journal Supplements,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27(Supplement_4), P. iv31 - iv38
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Abstract
Cardiac
arrest
is
a
critical
emergency
in
cardiovascular
medicine,
requiring
rapid,
multidisciplinary
interventions
to
enhance
patient
survival
and
neurological
outcomes.
This
review
explores
the
unique
challenges
of
managing
out-of-hospital
(OHCA)
in-hospital
cardiac
(IHCA),
with
focus
on
mechanical
circulatory
support
(MCS)
extracorporeal
cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
for
selected
patients.
While
OHCA
management
should
prioritize
rapid
transport
specialized
centres,
IHCA
may
allow
immediate,
patient-tailored
interventions.
Post-cardiac
syndrome
adds
complexity,
often
nuanced
MCS
escalation
weaning.
Standardized
protocols,
ethical
considerations,
further
research
are
essential
refine
selection
improve
outcomes,
ultimately
advancing
care.
Language: Английский
VA-ECMO-assistierte Reanimation beim refraktären Herz-Kreislauf-Stillstand
Marvin Kriz,
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Benedikt Schrage
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DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
150(06), P. 280 - 285
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Extracorporeal
cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
(ECPR)
is
an
invasive
medical
intervention
using
mechanical
circulatory
support
for
treating
cardiac
arrest
beyond
the
limits
of
conventional
(CCPR).
ECPR
uses
veno-arterial
extracorporeal
membrane
oxygenation
(VA-ECMO)
to
maintain
organ
perfusion
while
reversible
causes
arrest.
Commonly
applied
criteria
select
suitable
patients
include
witnessed
arrest,
early
bystander
CPR,
and
a
time
frame
less
than
60
minutes
from
collapse
initiation.A
meta-analysis
by
Low
et
al.
(2023),
which
included
11
studies
with
4,595
4,597
CCPR
patients,
demonstrated
that
was
not
only
associated
higher
survival
rates,
but
also
better
long-term
neurological
outcomes.
Additionally,
number
procedures
per
center
linked
reduced
mortality
rates.
A
2024
updated
confirmed
these
findings
further
significantly
in-hospital
in
out-of-hospital
(OHCA).Further
insights
on
this
topic
can
be
gained
individual
treatment
OHCA:
In
general,
there
are
several
different
modalities
how
deployed,
ranging
implantation
at
site
index
event
vs.
hospital,
even
place
hospital
varies.
However,
it
seems
actual
pathway
VA-ECMO
implanted
lower
importance,
highly
depends
local
infrastructure
given
(rural
area
municipal
area),
achieving
lowest
possible
low-flow
should
primary
goal.The
available
data
shows
that,
despite
all
advances,
still
high-risk
very
demanding
personnel
requires
abundance
resources.Overall,
promising
therapy
OHCA
improve
good
outcome,
if
structured
standardized
way,
carefully
selected
patients.
Language: Английский
Mechanisms and strategies for organ recovery
Nature Reviews Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
Language: Английский
Neurological outcome predictors after extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a systematic review
Systematic Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 22, 2025
To
consolidate
current
evidence
on
predictors
of
neurological
outcome
following
extracorporeal
cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
(eCPR)
in
patients
with
cardiac
arrest.
We
conducted
a
systematic
review
the
literature
across
databases
including
PubMed,
MEDLINE,
Embase,
CINAHL,
Cochrane
Library,
and
Web
Science.
Studies
assessing
outcomes
post-eCPR
were
identified,
total
10
studies
eligible
for
individual
assessment
which
8
comprising
4353
allowed
to
perform
collective
statistical
analysis.
Favorable
associated
age
<
65
years
(OR
=
6.17),
shockable
rhythm
at
membrane
oxygenation
initiation
6.67)
or
hospital
arrival
3.68),
initial
pH
≥
7.0
2.01).
Other
factors
involved
presence
any
life
sign
(gasping,
positive
pupillary
light
reaction,
increased
level
consciousness
before
throughout
resuscitation)
9.63;
Se
0.89,
Sp
0.46,
PPV
0.22,
NPV
0.96),
transient
return
spontaneous
circulation,
non-hypoxic
mechanism
occurred
hepatitis,
public
location,
hypothermic
etiology
arrest;
however,
each
those
findings
was
supported
by
only
one
study.
Unfavorable
linked
hypoxic
brain
injury
computed
tomography
12.40;
0.366,
0.955,
0.767,
0.787)
elevated
serum
creatinine
2.22).
The
TiPS65
scale
showed
high
predictive
accuracy
two
when
cut-off
point
set
4
points
(88.4%
88.6%;
0.172,
0.971,
0.423,
0.906,
0.193,
0.985,
0.646,
0.896,
respectively).
Some
predictors,
like
call-to-hospital
time
bystander
resuscitation,
had
mixed
results
studies.
Neurological
prognostication
eCPR
is
complex
problem
requiring
consideration
multiple
variables
regarding
patient's
arrest
characteristics.
Future
research
should
focus
determination
outcome-affecting
their
applicability
clinical
settings.
New
knowledge
this
ground
will
help
create
recommendations
termination,
consequently
contributing
treatment
improvement.
PROSPERO
CRD42024530305.
Language: Английский
Reasons for death in patients receiving ECPR for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Klaudia Farkasovska,
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Daniel Rob,
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Marie Dacev
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et al.
Resuscitation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 110615 - 110615
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Impact of Prehospital Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest on Survival with Good Neurological Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Lawrence Leroux,
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Nathaniel B. Dennis-Benford,
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Amy Bergeron
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et al.
Resuscitation Plus,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100974 - 100974
Published: May 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Extrakorporale kardiopulmonale Reanimation (ECPR) – die Zukunft?
Adrian Springer,
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Michael Stöck,
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Stephan Willems
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et al.
AINS - Anästhesiologie · Intensivmedizin · Notfallmedizin · Schmerztherapie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
59(04), P. 226 - 235
Published: April 1, 2024
In
recent
years,
invasive
resuscitation
methods
utilizing
veno-arterial
extracorporeal
membrane
oxygenation
(VA-ECMO)
have
gained
significant
attention.
Despite
advances
in
traditional
measures,
out-of-hospital
cardiac
arrest
(OHCA)
mortality
remains
high.
the
context
of
cardiopulmonary
(ECPR),
VA-ECMO
therapy
offers
a
promising
approach
by
providing
circulatory
support
during
arrest,
allowing
time
for
diagnostic
evaluation
and
targeted
therapy.
However,
patient
selection
ECPR
challenge,
relying
on
various
factors
including
initial
rhythm,
duration
no-flow
low-flow
states,
as
well
presence
reversible
causes.Recent
studies
such
ARREST,
Prague
OHCA
INCEPTION
trials
investigated
efficacy
patients,
yielding
mixed
results.
While
ARREST
trial
demonstrated
survival
benefit
with
ECPR,
showed
varying
outcomes,
reflecting
complexity
treatment
strategies.
inherent
risks
complications
associated
it
may
offer
potential
advantage
under
optimal
conditions.Future
directions
involve
development
innovative
protocols
CARL
therapy,
which
incorporates
specialized
ECMO
systems
tailored
perfusion
solutions.
Early
indicate
outcomes
emphasizing
importance
well-coordinated
structured
to
implementation.In
summary,
shows
promise
improving
rates
patients
within
well-organized
healthcare
system.
further
research
is
needed
refine
criteria
optimize
protocols,
ultimately
enhancing
scenarios.
Language: Английский
Controlled automated reperfusion of the whole body after cardiac arrest: Device profile of the CARL system
Artificial Organs,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(12), P. 1384 - 1391
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Abstract
Background
Cardiac
arrest
is
associated
with
high
mortality
rates
and
severe
neurological
impairments.
One
of
the
underlying
mechanisms
global
ischemia‐reperfusion
injury
body,
particularly
brain.
Strategies
to
mitigate
this
may
thus
improve
favorable
outcomes.
The
use
extracorporeal
cardiopulmonary
membrane
oxygenation
(ECMO)
during
CA
has
been
shown
survival,
but
available
systems
are
vastly
unable
deliver
goal‐oriented
resuscitation
control
patient's
individual
physical
chemical
needs
reperfusion.
Recently,
controlled
automated
reperfusion
whoLe
body
(CARL),
a
pulsatile
ECMO
arterial
blood‐gas
analysis,
introduced
goal‐directed
therapy
post‐arrest
phase.
Methods
This
review
focuses
on
device
profile
CARL.
Specifically,
we
reviewed
published
literature
summarize
data
regarding
its
technical
features
potential
benefits
in
ECPR.
Results
Peri‐arrest,
mitigating
IRI
ECMO,
might
be
next
step
toward
augmenting
survival
recovery.
To
end,
CARL
promising
that
improves
early
phase
after
resuscitation.
Language: Английский