Comparative Efficacy of Extracorporeal Versus Conventional Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Adult Refractory Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Retrospective Study at a Single Center.

ABSTRACT: Background: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has the potential to improve neurological outcomes in patients with refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), offering an alternative to conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR). However, its effectiveness in OHCA remains controversial despite advancements in resuscitation techniques. Methods: This retrospective single-center study compared neurological outcomes and 30-day survival between ECPR and CCPR patients from January 2014 to January 2022. Patients aged 18-75 with witnessed OHCA, minimal no flow and low flow times, and cardiac arrests occurring at home or in public places were included. All patients were transported directly to our institution, a tertiary medical center serving the southea

SUBMITTER: Lee J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11765839 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature