Electrical storm has dismal outcomes. It is most frustrating because we know the cause is very likely coronary occlusion (~75%)! We have added esmolol to our tool belt here at MCHD to try and improve refractory VF outcomes. Others are trying early ECMO in this patient population. Prior eCPR studies have all been retrospective. Join the podcast crew as they discuss a recent Lancet article looking at eCPR vs. standard ACLS in refractory VF. Randomized, prospective, and quite amazing.
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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)32338-2/fulltext