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Early Initiation of Extracorporeal Life Support in Refractory OHCA (INCEPTION)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for Cardiac Arrest and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 134 participants across 10 sites.
Detailed Summary
Despite adequate conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) and attempted defibrillation, a considerable number of patients in cardiac arrest fail to achieve sustained return of spontaneous circulation. The INCEPTION trial is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial that will explore extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in patients in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) presenting with ventricular fibrillation or tachycardia. It aims to determine the effect on survival and neurological outcome. Additionally, it will evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of ECPR.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
In addition to the routine response team, the ECLS team are called to the ED while the patient is transported to the hospital. The team consists of a physician skilled and qualified in femoral cannulation, a perfusionist and a scrub nurse. Upon the patient's arrival at the emergency department, CPR will be continued, with continuation of mechanical chest compressions with minimization of interruptions. Time from arrest to start of cannulation is \< 60 minutes.