Resuscitation
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Performing advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) in the cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL) is challenging. Mechanical chest compression (MCC) devices deliver compressions in a small space, allowing for simultaneous percutaneous coronary intervention and reduced radiation exposure to rescuers. In refractory cases, MCC devices allow rescuers to initiate percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and extracorporeal life support (ECLS) during resuscitation. This study sought to assess the efficacy and safety of MCC when compared to manual compressions in the CCL. ⋯ Use of MCC during resuscitation of cardiac arrest in the CCL increases the rate of ROSC. Simultaneous implantation of MCS, including percutaneous ECLS, is feasible and safe during MCC-assisted resuscitation in the CCL.
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Letter Multicenter Study
A novel US-CAB protocol for ultrasonographic evaluation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.