• Xu Zhang, Bin Sun, Chen Pac-Soo, Daqing Ma, and Liwei Wang.
• Department of Anaesthesiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China.
• Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Sep 29; 102 (39): e35226e35226.

RationaleCardiac arrest (CA) caused by trigeminocardiac reflex (TCR) after endoscopic nasal surgery is rare. Hence, when a patient suffers from TCR induced CA in the recovery room, most doctors may not be able to find the cause in a short time, and standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation and resuscitation measures may not be effective. Providing circulatory assistance through venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) can help healthcare providers gain time to identify the etiology and initiate symptom-specific treatment.Patient ConcernsWe report a rare case of CA after endoscopic nasal surgery treated with VA-ECMO.DiagnosesWe excluded myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, allergies, hypoxia, and electrolyte abnormalities based on the relevant examination results. Following a multidisciplinary consultation, clinical manifestation and a review of previous literature, we reasoned that the CA was due to TCR.InterventionsVA-ECMO was established to resuscitate the patient successfully during effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.OutcomesECMO was successfully evacuated a period of 190 minutes of therapy. The patient was discharged home on day 8.LessonsTCR is notable during endoscopic nasal surgery. Our case indicates that CA in operating room is worth prolonged CCPR. The ideal time for ECPR implementation should not be limited within 20 minutes after CCPR.Copyright © 2023 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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