[Problems and puzzles in current extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation]

Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) refers to the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to ensure the perfusion of important organs after the traditional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) has not obtained the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Such cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is called ECPR. ECPR can benefit some patients with cardiac arrest, however, there are still some problems and puzzles in the implementation of ECPR, such as the implementation location of ECPR patients? Select mechanical press or manual press before ECPR start? Can ECPR be used in special patients, such as traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA), aortic dissection and immunosuppressed patients? The age limit of ECPR and the ethical issues related to ECPR. Based on the research status at home and abroad, this paper analyzes and expounds these problems, hoping to provide new ideas for the research and application of ECPR by the majority of domestic colleagues engaged in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.