Evaluating the impact of ELSO guideline adherence on favorable neurological outcomes among patients requiring extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Resuscitation · 2024-04-20 · Observational study
Abstract
AIM: Selecting the appropriate candidates for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is challenging. Previously, the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) guidelines suggested the example of inclusion criteria. However, it is unclear whether patients who meet the inclusion criteria of the ELSO guidelines have more favorable outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between the outcomes and select inclusion criteria of the ELSO guidelines. METHODS: We conducted a post-hoc analysis of a multicenter prospective study conducted between 2019 and 2021. Adult patients with OHCA treated with ECPR were included. The primary outcome was a favorable neurological outcome (Cerebral Performance Category of 1 or 2) at 30 days. An ELSO criteria score was assigned based on four criteria: (i) age < 70 years; (ii) witness; (iii) bystander CPR; and (iv) low-flow time (<60 min). Subgroup analysis based on initial cardiac rhythm was performed. RESULTS: Among 9,909 patients, 227 with OHCA were included. The proportion of favorable neurological outcomes according to the number of ELSO criteria met were: 0.0% (0/3), 0 points; 0.0% (0/23), 1 point; 3.0% (2/67), 2 points; 7.3% (6/82), 3 points; and 16.3% (7/43), 4 points. A similar tendency was observed in patients with an initial shockable rhythm. However, no such relationship was observed in those with an initial non-shockable rhythm. CONCLUSION: Patients who adhered more closely to specific inclusion criteria of the ELSO guidelines demonstrated a tendency towards a higher rate of favorable neurological outcomes. However, the relationship was heterogeneous according to initial rhythm.
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Bystanders · Quality of life & function · ECMO & mechanical circulatory support
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