Unexpected return of spontaneous circulation after cessation of resuscitation (Lazarus phenomenon)

Since 1982, more than 20 patients with return of spontaneous circulation after cessation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Lazarus phenomenon) have been published. We report on another case here. Such cases are probably underreported due to medicolegal concerns. After cessation of resuscitation, eac...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Resuscitation 1998-10, Vol.39 (1), p.125-128
Hauptverfasser:	Maleck, Wolfgang H, Piper, Swen N, Triem, Johannes, Boldt, Joachim, Zittel, Franz U
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy Biological and medical sciences Blood Circulation - physiology Cardiac arrest Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Emergency and intensive cardiocirculatory care. Cardiogenic shock. Coronary intensive care Humans Intensive care medicine Male Medical sciences Outcome Pulseless electrical activity Resuscitation Orders Return of spontaneous circulation
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Zusammenfassung:	Since 1982, more than 20 patients with return of spontaneous circulation after cessation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Lazarus phenomenon) have been published. We report on another case here. Such cases are probably underreported due to medicolegal concerns. After cessation of resuscitation, each patient should be further monitored for at least 10 min to detect a possible Lazarus phenomenon.
ISSN:	0300-9572 1873-1570
DOI:	10.1016/S0300-9572(98)00119-1