Feasibility of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cardiopulmonary resuscitation by low volume centers in Belgium

Abstract Objective To assess the feasibility of delivering extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in refractory out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) by low volume extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) centers and to explore pre‐ECPR predictors of survival. Methods Between 2016 an...

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Main Authors: Paul B. Massion, Sabrina Joachim, Philippe Morimont, Guy‐Loup Dulière, Romain Betz, Arnaud Benoit, Philippe Amabili, Marc Lagny, Justin Lizin, Anthony Massaro, Vincent Tchana‐Sato, Didier Ledoux
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Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
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author Paul B. Massion
Sabrina Joachim
Philippe Morimont
Guy‐Loup Dulière
Romain Betz
Arnaud Benoit
Philippe Amabili
Marc Lagny
Justin Lizin
Anthony Massaro
Vincent Tchana‐Sato
Didier Ledoux
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Sabrina Joachim
Philippe Morimont
Guy‐Loup Dulière
Romain Betz
Arnaud Benoit
Philippe Amabili
Marc Lagny
Justin Lizin
Anthony Massaro
Vincent Tchana‐Sato
Didier Ledoux
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description Abstract Objective To assess the feasibility of delivering extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in refractory out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) by low volume extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) centers and to explore pre‐ECPR predictors of survival. Methods Between 2016 and 2020, we studied 21 ECPR patients admitted in 2 tertiary ECMO centers in Liège, Belgium. Our ECPR protocol was based on 6 prehospital criteria (no flow < 3 minutes, low flow < 60 minutes, initial shockable rhythm, end‐tidal CO2 > 15 mmHg, age < 65 years, and absence of comorbidities). A dedicated training, prehospital checklist and call number for 24/7 ECMO team assistance were implemented. Hemodynamics and blood gases on admission also were assessed. Results Twenty‐one (28%) out of 75 refractory OHCA patients referred were treated by ECPR, with a hospital survival rate of 43% (n = 9/21), comparable to ECPR results from the international extracorporeal life support organization registry. Transient return of spontaneous circulation before ECPR (89% in survivors vs 17% in non‐survivors, P = 0.002) and higher initial serum bicarbonate (med [P25‐P75] 14.0 [10.6–15.2] vs 7.5 [3.7–10.5] mmol/L, P = 0.019) or lower initial base deficit (14.9 [11.9–18.2] vs 21.6 [17.9–28.9] mmol/L, P = 0.039) were associated with a more favorable outcome. Conclusion In low volume ECMO centers, the implementation of a specific ECPR protocol for refractory OHCA patients is feasible and provides potential clinical benefit. Highly selective inclusion criteria seem essential to select candidates for ECPR. Initial serum bicarbonate and base deficit integrating cumulative cell failure may be relevant pre‐ECMO prognostic factors and require larger‐scale evaluation.
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spelling doaj-art-6142c8d2b38d4f87b71e3168c4ef9e3b2025-08-20T03:26:30ZengElsevierJournal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open2688-11522021-06-0123n/an/a10.1002/emp2.12484Feasibility of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cardiopulmonary resuscitation by low volume centers in BelgiumPaul B. Massion0Sabrina Joachim1Philippe Morimont2Guy‐Loup Dulière3Romain Betz4Arnaud Benoit5Philippe Amabili6Marc Lagny7Justin Lizin8Anthony Massaro9Vincent Tchana‐Sato10Didier Ledoux11Department of Intensive Care University Hospital of Liège Liège BelgiumDepartment of Intensive Care Regional Hospital Centre Citadelle of Liège Liège BelgiumDepartment of Intensive Care University Hospital of Liège Liège BelgiumDepartment of Intensive Care Regional Hospital Centre Citadelle of Liège Liège BelgiumDepartment of Emergency Medicine University Hospital of Liège Liège BelgiumDepartment of Intensive Care University Hospital of Liège Liège BelgiumDepartment of Anesthesiology University Hospital of Liège Liège BelgiumDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery University Hospital of Liège Liège BelgiumDepartment of Intensive Care Regional Hospital Centre Citadelle of Liège Liège BelgiumDepartment of Intensive Care Regional Hospital Centre Citadelle of Liège Liège BelgiumDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery University Hospital of Liège Liège BelgiumDepartment of Intensive Care University Hospital of Liège Liège BelgiumAbstract Objective To assess the feasibility of delivering extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in refractory out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) by low volume extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) centers and to explore pre‐ECPR predictors of survival. Methods Between 2016 and 2020, we studied 21 ECPR patients admitted in 2 tertiary ECMO centers in Liège, Belgium. Our ECPR protocol was based on 6 prehospital criteria (no flow < 3 minutes, low flow < 60 minutes, initial shockable rhythm, end‐tidal CO2 > 15 mmHg, age < 65 years, and absence of comorbidities). A dedicated training, prehospital checklist and call number for 24/7 ECMO team assistance were implemented. Hemodynamics and blood gases on admission also were assessed. Results Twenty‐one (28%) out of 75 refractory OHCA patients referred were treated by ECPR, with a hospital survival rate of 43% (n = 9/21), comparable to ECPR results from the international extracorporeal life support organization registry. Transient return of spontaneous circulation before ECPR (89% in survivors vs 17% in non‐survivors, P = 0.002) and higher initial serum bicarbonate (med [P25‐P75] 14.0 [10.6–15.2] vs 7.5 [3.7–10.5] mmol/L, P = 0.019) or lower initial base deficit (14.9 [11.9–18.2] vs 21.6 [17.9–28.9] mmol/L, P = 0.039) were associated with a more favorable outcome. Conclusion In low volume ECMO centers, the implementation of a specific ECPR protocol for refractory OHCA patients is feasible and provides potential clinical benefit. Highly selective inclusion criteria seem essential to select candidates for ECPR. Initial serum bicarbonate and base deficit integrating cumulative cell failure may be relevant pre‐ECMO prognostic factors and require larger‐scale evaluation.https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12484extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitationextracorporeal membrane oxygenationout‐of‐hospital cardiac arrestprehospital emergency care
spellingShingle Paul B. Massion
Sabrina Joachim
Philippe Morimont
Guy‐Loup Dulière
Romain Betz
Arnaud Benoit
Philippe Amabili
Marc Lagny
Justin Lizin
Anthony Massaro
Vincent Tchana‐Sato
Didier Ledoux
Feasibility of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cardiopulmonary resuscitation by low volume centers in Belgium
Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest
prehospital emergency care
title Feasibility of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cardiopulmonary resuscitation by low volume centers in Belgium
title_full Feasibility of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cardiopulmonary resuscitation by low volume centers in Belgium
title_fullStr Feasibility of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cardiopulmonary resuscitation by low volume centers in Belgium
title_full_unstemmed Feasibility of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cardiopulmonary resuscitation by low volume centers in Belgium
title_short Feasibility of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cardiopulmonary resuscitation by low volume centers in Belgium
title_sort feasibility of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cardiopulmonary resuscitation by low volume centers in belgium
topic extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest
prehospital emergency care
url https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12484
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