The role of adrenaline in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Christopher J.R. Gough; Jerry P. Nolan

doi:10.1186/s13054-018-2058-1

The role of adrenaline in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Christopher J.R. Gough, Jerry P. Nolan^*

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Bristol Medical School (THS)

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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.

Original language	English
Article number	139
Number of pages	8
Journal	Critical Care
Volume	22
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-018-2058-1
Publication status	Published - 29 May 2018

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Adrenaline
Cardiac arrest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Epinephrine
Outcome

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