Outcomes of an extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) program for in- and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in a tertiary hospital in Spain.
Med Intensiva (Engl Ed)
; 48(10): 565-574, 2024 10.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze if the implementation of a multidisciplinary extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) program in a tertiary hospital in Spain is feasible and could yield survival outcomes similar to international published experiences.DESIGN:
Retrospective observational cohort study.SETTING:
One tertiary referral university hospital in Spain. PATIENTS All adult patients receiving ECPR between January 2019 and April 2023.INTERVENTIONS:
Prospective collection of variables and follow-up for up to 180 days. MAIN VARIABLES OF INTEREST To assess outcomes, survival with good neurological outcome defined as a Cerebral Performance Categories scale 1-2 at 180 days was used. Secondary variables were collected including demographics and comorbidities, cardiac arrest and cannulation characteristics, ROSC, ECMO-related complications, survival to ECMO decannulation, survival at Intensive Care Unit (ICU) discharge, survival at 180 days, neurological outcome, cause of death and eligibility for organ donation.RESULTS:
Fifty-four patients received ECPR, 29 for OHCA and 25 for IHCA. Initial shockable rhythm was identified in 27 (50%) patients. The most common cause for cardiac arrest was acute coronary syndrome [29 (53.7%)] followed by pulmonary embolism [7 (13%)] and accidental hypothermia [5 (9.3%)]. Sixteen (29.6%) patients were alive at 180 days, 15 with good neurological outcome. Ten deceased patients (30.3%) became organ donors after neuroprognostication.CONCLUSIONS:
The implementation of a multidisciplinary ECPR program in an experienced Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation center in Spain is feasible and can lead to good survival outcomes and valid organ donors.Key words
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
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Tertiary Care Centers
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Med Intensiva (Engl Ed)
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
España
Country of publication:
España