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- C Lotz, R M Muellenbach, P Meybohm, C Rolfes, H Wulf, and C Reyher.
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie, Direktor: Univ.-Prof. Dr. P. Meybohm, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland. lotz_c@ukw.de.
- Anaesthesist. 2020 Jun 1; 69 (6): 404-413.
BackgroundThe chances of surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are still very low. Despite intensive efforts the outcome has remained relatively poor over many years. In specific situations, new technologies, such as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) could significantly improve survival with a good neurological outcome.ObjectiveDoes the immediate restoration of circulation and reoxygenation via eCPR influence the survival rate after OHCA? Is eCPR the new link in the chain of survival?Material And MethodsDiscussion of current study results and guideline recommendations.ResultsThe overall survival rates after OHCA have remained at 10-30% over many years. Despite low case numbers more recent retrospective studies showed that an improved outcome can be achieved with eCPR. In selected patient collectives survival with a favorable neurological outcome is possible in 38% of the cases.ConclusionSurvival after cardiac arrest and the subsequent quality of life dependent on many different factors. The time factor, i.e. the avoidance of a no-flow phase and reduction of the low-flow phase is of fundamental importance. The immediate restoration of the circulation and oxygen supply by eCPR can significantly improve survival; however, large randomized, controlled trials are currently not available.
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