A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of extracorporeal-CPR versus conventional-CPR for adult patients in cardiac arrest.

Callum J TwohigBen SingerGareth GrierSimon J Finney

Published in: Journal of the Intensive Care Society (2019)

ECPR is a sophisticated treatment option which may improve outcomes in a selected patient population in refractory cardiac arrest. Further comparative research is needed clarify the role of this potential resuscitative therapy.

Keyphrases

cardiac arrest
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
case report
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