Successful prehospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pediatric cardiac arrest - a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cardiac arrest in children necessitates a systematic approach, including Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support and post-resuscitation care. Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation offers a viable option for refractory cardiac arrest by providing hemodynamic support through extracorporeal circulation. While prehospital E-CPR in pediatric patients remains rare, two cases were reported in the Netherlands in 2023, demonstrating feasibility despite poor outcomes. We present the first documented case of pediatric prehospital E-CPR in Germany, conducted as part of the Klinikum Stuttgart extracorporeal membrane oxygenation program, showcasing its implementation in an urban setting.

Case presentation

A 16-year-old patient with known hypertrophic non-obstructive

SUBMITTER: Breitkopf M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12581532 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature