The role of adrenaline in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Open Access
- 29 May 2018
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Critical Care
- Vol. 22 (1), 1-8
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-018-2058-1
Abstract
Adrenaline has been used in the treatment of cardiac arrest for many years. It increases the likelihood of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), but some studies have shown that it impairs cerebral microcirculatory flow. It is possible that better short-term survival comes at the cost of worse long-term outcomes. This narrative review summarises the rationale for using adrenaline, significant studies to date, and ongoing research.Keywords
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