Table 2: Refractory cardiac arrest algorithm (CPR ≥ 30 min) taken from Brunner, et al. [8] (Modified from the book Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - Advances in Therapy. 2016. This publication is an open Access publication, available on intechopen.com).
ECMO alarm criteria | |
Indications | Contraindications |
No-flow ≤ 3 min. Or immediate CPR by professional Or signs of life per CPR Or hypothermia |
No flow > 5 min. |
Age ≤ 65 years | Obvious sign of death |
First rhythm: Shockable rhythm | Comorbidities lead to futility |
EtCO2 ≥ 10 mmHg under CPR | Time from cardiac arrest to ECMO > 100 min. |
Projected arrival at the hospital ≤ 60 min. |