Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in specific cases could be improved by Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO; ECPR). ECPR could be introduced in hospital after retrieval of an OHCA patient and also faster by implantation on scene. The aim is to verify the effectiveness of ECPR on scene in the Moravian-Silesian region.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Observed collapse and presumption of cardiac cause of cardiac arrest * Estimated age up to 70 years * Baseline rhythm of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless electrical activity (PEA) * Basic bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), "bystander CPR", telephone assisted CPR (TANR) Exclusion Criteria: * Children or adults with estimated weight below 40 kg * Known major comorbidities of the patient suggesting low rehabilitation potential (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) IV, malignancy in tertiary phase)