Introduction: We are presenting
6 patients who suffered a cardiac arrest (CA) for suspected pulmonary embolism.
Before establishing a definitive diagnosis, advanced life support (ALS)
algorithm was initiated. Urokinase dosed as 15.000 UI/kg (weight) was
administered initially, followed by 4.400 UI/Kg for 12 hours as a continuous
intravenous perfusion. Two patients presented absolute contraindications for fibrinolytic
therapy, however only one patient presented a major hemorrhagic complication.
Global mortality rate was 83%.
Case report: We present 6 cases
of patients with CA due to MPE
who were treated with high doses of urokinase during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
and later admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Conclusion: Our observations suggest that the clinical suspected MPE with CA can also be
one of the recommended applications of thrombolysis with high-dose bolus
injection of thrombolytic with efficacy.
cardiac arrest cardiopulmonary resuscitation pulmonary embolism reperfusion
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Bölüm | Case Report |
Yazarlar | |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 1 Ocak 2019 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 11 Mayıs 2018 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2019 |