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Short Answer Questions for ED Fellowship Study

Case: Refractory cardiac arrest and ECMO

A 59-year-old man has a witnessed collapse at the airport. CPR was immediately commenced. The ambulance will arrive to your ECMO-capable hospital Emergency Department in 5 minutes.

1. List six positive prognostic factors predicting return of spontaneous circulation. 6 marks

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2. Other than cardiac arrest, list three other pathologies suitable for veno-arterial ECMO. 3 marks

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3. List four contraindications to ECMO CPR. 4 marks

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4. List five potential complications of ECMO. 5 marks

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