The state of emergency department extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: Where are we now, and where are we going?
Anna L. Ciullo,
Joseph E. Tonna
Abstract:Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has emerged in the context of the emergency department as a life‐saving therapy for patients with refractory cardiac arrest. This review examines the utility of ECPR based on current evidence gleaned from three pivotal trials: the ARREST trial, the Prague study, and the INCEPTION trial. We also discuss several considerations in the care of these complex patients, including prehospital strategy, patient selection, and postcardiac arrest management. Collectivel… Show more
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