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

Authors
Maleck, WH Piper, SN Triem, J Boldt, J Zittel, FU
Citation
Wh. Maleck et al., Unexpected return of spontaneous circulation after cessation of resuscitation (Lazarus phenomenon), RESUSCITAT, 39(1-2), 1998, pp. 125-128
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
RESUSCITATION
ISSN journal
03009572 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
1998
Pages
125 - 128
Database
ISI
SICI code
0300-9572(199810/11)39:1-2<125:UROSCA>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Since 1982, more than 20 patients with return of spontaneous circulation af ter cessation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Lazarus phenomenon) have be en published. We report on another case here. Such cases are probably under reported due to medicolegal concerns. After cessation of resuscitation, eac h patient should be further monitored for at least 10 min to detect a possi ble Lazarus phenomenon. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights r eserved.