The Lazarus phenomenon following recreational drug use

Authors
Walker, A McClelland, H Brenchley, J
Citation
A. Walker et al., The Lazarus phenomenon following recreational drug use, EMERG MED J, 18(1), 2001, pp. 74-75
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL
ISSN journal
14720205 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
74 - 75
Database
ISI
SICI code
1472-0205(200101)18:1<74:TLPFRD>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
A case is reported of the Lazarus phenomenon (the return of spontaneous cir culation after cardiopulmonary resuscitation had been abandoned) in a patie nt following recreational drug use. The implications for management of card iac arrest in the emergency department are discussed.