Effect of interplay between age and low-flow duration on neurologic outcomes of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Caseloads of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) have increased considerably, and hospital mortality rates remain high and unpredictable. The present study evaluated the effects of the interplay between age and prolonged low-flow duration (LFD) on hospital survival rates in elderly patients to identify subgroups that can benefit from ECPR. METHODS:Adult patients who received ECPR in our institution (2006-2016) were classified into groups 1, 2, and 3 (18-65, 65-75, and > 75 years, respectively). Data regarding ECPR and adverse events during hospitalization were collected prospectively. The primary end point was favorable neurologic outcome (cerebral performance category 1 or 2) at hospital discharge. RESULTS:In total, 482 patients were divided into groups 1, 2, and 3

SUBMITTER: Yu HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6334728 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature