Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a hybrid resuscitation room

Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is a technique involving venoarterial extracorporeal circulation and membrane oxygenation, and it has the potential to improve the prognoses of cardiopulmonary arrest by allowing physicians some time for treating reversible causes of arrests [1]. However, it can cause various complications. The risk of complications with percutaneous cannulation, which is preferable in terms of speed, is relatively high. To reduce complications, cannulation under fluoroscopy is recommended [2]; however, transfer of patients to the angio-suite requires additional time.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research