Successful Prehospital Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Comprehensive Case Report and Analysis of the Current Experience and Knowledge
This case report describes a prehospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in a female patient who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while shopping in a supermarket. The success of this intervention marks the first of its kind in our institution and highlights the potential of preho...
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Published in | Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 15; no. 12; p. e49975 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
United States
Cureus Inc
05.12.2023
Cureus |
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Summary: | This case report describes a prehospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in a female patient who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while shopping in a supermarket. The success of this intervention marks the first of its kind in our institution and highlights the potential of prehospital application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems in life-threatening scenarios. Despite the complicated challenges faced in this case, the patient exhibited a favorable neurological outcome. This case underscores the potential of prehospital ECMO in cardiac arrest scenarios and the benefits of a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach. As prehospital ECMO evolves, it offers hope for saving lives in critical situations where rapid intervention is essential. |
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ISSN: | 2168-8184 2168-8184 |
DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.49975 |