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Enhancing survival in cardiac arrest: the urgent need for optimized extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Aiman Waheed1, Muhammad H Gul2, Risha Naeem3
1Department of Anesthesia, Rawalpindi Medical University and Allied Hospitals, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Abstract:
Extracorporeal CPR (ECPR) involves venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in patients with sudden and unexpected pulse loss due to heart-stopping mechanical activity. ECPR in patients with cardiac arrest has been shown to significantly improve the prognosis. In emergency rooms, interdisciplinary coordination exists among emergency medicine, cardiology, critical care, and perfusion technology. However, some problems must be solved, such as excessive costs, resource allocation, and the need for specialized equipment. Resuscitation success and patient outcomes can be enhanced by combining ECPR and emergency care.
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