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Critical Matters

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Emerging Insights on eCPR

This chapter explores the increasing relevance of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) and the evolution of ECMO practices for intensivists. It emphasizes the criteria for selection and timing of eCPR in refractory cardiac arrest cases while discussing the differences between in-hospital and out-of-hospital scenarios. The chapter also reviews literature on the promising yet modest outcomes of eCPR, underscoring the importance of patient selection and timely interventions.

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