Prognostic value of computed tomography score in patients after extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We evaluated whether Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score (ASPECTS) with some modifications could be used to predict neurological outcomes in patients after extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR).

Methods

This was a retrospective, multicenter, observational study of adult unconscious patients who were evaluated by brain computed tomography (CT) within 48 hours after ECPR between May 2010 and December 2016. ASPECTS, bilateral ASPECTS (ASPECTS-b), and modified ASPECTS (mASPECTS) were assessed by ROC curves to predict neurological outcomes. The primary outcome was neurological status upon hospital discharge assessed with the Cerebral Performance Categories (CPC) scale.

Results

Among 58 unconscious patients, survival to discharge

SUBMITTER: Ryu JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6251141 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature