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Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)

…cardiac arrest (referred to as ECPR [extracorporeal CPR] ) requires the immediate establishment of veno arterial ECMO (VA ECMO) . A peripheral artery (typically femoral artery) and…

Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Risk Stratification and Reperfusion

…the need for ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Mechanical circulatory support, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), may be required in this setting. Clinical presentation and symptoms The…

Torsades de Pointes: Definition, Characteristics, and Management

…the rhythm [4]. Mechanical Support : Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or intra aortic balloon pump (IABP) may be required for hemodynamic support [4]. Advanced Therapies : Consideration…

Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

…must be treated to save 1. AED = automatic external defibrillator. ECMO = Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. ALS = Advanced life support. Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ACLS…

Capnography (end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, ETCO2) during cardiac arrest

…it indicates a dismal prognosis. This threshold may trigger consideration for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) initiation ( Soar et al ). ETCO 2 trends can vary during…

Cardiac arrest during pregnancy and childbirth

…consideration of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is strongly advised. References DeBehnke DJ, Hilander SJ, Dobler DW, Wickman LL, Swart GL. The hemodynamic and arterial blood…

Cardiac arrest in hypothermia (accidental hypothermia)

…Capnometry (ETCO 2 ). Echocardiography bedside. Heating is optimally achieved using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In the absence of ECMO, both non invasive and invasive rewarming…

Central venous catheter

…incompatible infusions. Haemodialysis, plasmapheresis or other extracorporeal therapy (requires a large bore dialysis catheter, not an ordinary triple lumen catheter). Measurement of central venous pressure…

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