# Cardiac Arrest — GCMD Library living collection

Everything in the library about cardiac arrest — built automatically from dossiers that name it.

Updated: n/a · 3 episodes · 36 cited statements

## Episodes
### Acute Management
- [2025 Pediatric Surgery Update Course - Updates in ECMO & eCPR Use](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904) — video · 22:26 · [machine version](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904.md)

### Emerging & Future Directions
- [Digital Twinning Application in Healthcare - Transforming Healthcare, Episode...](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478) — video · [machine version](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478.md)
- [Digital twinning technology and applications in personalized medicine](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600) — podcast · 5:03 · [machine version](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600.md)

## Chapters
- [0:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=0) Introduction to Digital Twin Applications in Healthcare (Ep 1)
- [1:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=60) Cardiac Digital Twin Examples (Ep 1)
- [3:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=180) Personalized Medicine and Drug Selection Strategy (Ep 1)
- [0:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=0) Introduction and ECPR Definition with Clinical Scenarios (Ep 2)
- [3:27](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=207) Patient Selection Criteria and Institutional Protocols (Ep 2)
- [8:37](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=517) ECPR Outcomes Data and Predictors of Mortality (Ep 2)
- [13:47](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=827) Cannulation Approach: Cervical versus Femoral (Ep 2)
- [18:51](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=1131) Minimizing Pauses and Technical Training (Ep 2)
- [0:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=0) Introduction and podcast setup (Ep 3)
- [0:43](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=43) Digital twin definition and core technology (Ep 3)
- [2:03](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=123) Digital twin validation and democratization (Ep 3)
- [2:28](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=148) Healthcare applications: cardiac modeling (Ep 3)
- [3:19](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=199) Personalized medicine and drug selection (Ep 3)
- [4:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=255) Current applications and closing (Ep 3)

## Statements
Every statement is attributed, typed, and timestamped; the link is the citation.
- ECPR is extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which adds ECMO or extracorporeal life support to conventional CPR to increase outcomes. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 0:40](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=40)
- Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest ECPR in kids is not often performed and probably has bad outcomes based on adult literature. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 1:35](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=95)
- For cold water drowning ECPR, outcomes are pretty low despite having a robust program. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 3:46](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=226)
- Potassium level is used to determine if avalanche victims or cold water drowning victims got cold first or hypoxic first, with a cutoff at 8. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 5:02](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=302)
- ECPR candidates need witnessed arrest (specifically for out-of-hospital) and reversible pathology, as ECMO is a bridge to gain time, not a destination that fixes anything. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 5:28](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=328)
- In one institution, after the second dose of epinephrine during cardiac arrest, they activate ECPR and mobilize all teams. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=420)
- ELSO data shows survival to ECLS for ECPR is 70% in neonatal and 60% in pediatric cases, with survival to discharge at 40% in both groups. (epidemiological) [Ep 2 · 8:37](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=517)
- ECPR improves survival to hospital discharge in pediatric cardiac arrests compared to conventional CPR, with survival to discharge at 40% and favorable neurologic outcome at 30%. (epidemiological) [Ep 2 · 11:25](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=685)
- For meningococcal sepsis, ECPR outcomes are in the single digits no matter what intervention is used. (epidemiological) [Ep 2 · 12:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=730)
- Strongest predictors of post-ECPR mortality include polymyositis, neurologic complications including stroke and seizures, and renal failure. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 12:40](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=760)
- Septic patients require massive amounts of volume to support them through ECMO, and most times central cannulation is needed to drain enough from the venous system. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 14:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=851)
- During CPR, patients can be cannulated through the neck and then transitioned to central cannulation once flowing and oxygenating better. — Todd Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 14:34](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=874)
- Current data shows stroke rate of 10% (range 2.2% to 10.4%) with cervical cannulation for ECPR. — Todd Ponsky (epidemiological) [Ep 2 · 15:45](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=945)
- Stroke risk is not insignificant in older kids and adolescents when cannulating the neck, especially if there is not a complete circle of Willis. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 15:45](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=945)
- Femoral approach requires a distal perfusion cannula, preferably with a chimney configuration. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 16:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=970)
- Over half of patients in a seven-year median follow-up study had some vascular findings after neck cannulation that were perhaps actionable into adulthood, including dilation and narrowing of different percentages. — Todd Ponsky (epidemiological) [Ep 2 · 16:40](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=1000)
- Oncology patients and patients with active bleeding are increasingly being considered as ECPR candidates, with oncology teams often stating they can treat the underlying condition. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 17:50](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=1070)
- CPR coaches showing cardiac output and end-tidal CO2 monitoring with constant team circulation and compressor changes are key to maintaining quality compressions during ECPR. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 19:13](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=1153)
- The younger the patient, the easier it is to cannulate the vessels during ECPR. — Todd Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 20:41](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=1241)
- A two-attending model for ECPR cannulation is beneficial, with one attending performing cannulation while the second checks the circuit, ensures correct cannulas are available, and guides the scrub tech. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 21:49](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/2025-pediatric-surgery-update-course-updates-in-ecmo-ecpr-use-10904?t=1309)
- Digital twin technology can be used to generate a virtual healthcare facility or human body — Anthon Bash (clinical) [Ep 1 · 1:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=60)
- Digital twins can create an individual's genetic makeup, physiological characteristics, and lifestyle habits — Anthon Bash (clinical) [Ep 1 · 1:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=75)
- AI helps in the design of digital twins to put together organs physiological data to output a 3D image — Anthon Bash (clinical) [Ep 1 · 1:30](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=90)
- 3D images can be modeled to specific patients from their specific parameters — Anthon Bash (clinical) [Ep 1 · 1:45](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=105)
- Potassium overload induces arrhythmias — Anthon Bash (clinical) [Ep 1 · 2:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=135)
- It is critical to understand, predict, and avoid cardiac arrests in the context of potassium-induced arrhythmias — Anthon Bash (opinion) [Ep 1 · 2:25](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=145)
- Digital twins show imbalances of electrical signals going through the heart before an actual heartbeat after surgery — Anthon Bash (clinical) [Ep 1 · 2:45](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=165)
- With a digital twin of the patient's heart and data from similar cases, doctors can predict the best possible outcome for the patient — Anthon Bash (clinical) [Ep 1 · 3:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=195)
- Simulating various options for a certain procedure enables doctors to select the one with the optimal computer result — Anthon Bash (clinical) [Ep 1 · 3:35](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=215)
- A digital twin is a virtual representation that serves as the real-time digital counterpart of a physical object or process. (clinical) [Ep 3 · 0:46](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=46)
- The first practical definition of a digital twin originated from NASA in an attempt to improve physical model simulation of a spacecraft in 2010. (clinical) [Ep 3 · 0:55](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=55)
- Digital twin technology uses machine learning and AI, and can be trained to behave like a specific entity while removing errors and unwanted elements, giving control over the digital twin's behavior. — Rae Hanke (clinical) [Ep 3 · 1:21](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=81)
- Physical limitations that exist in the real world do not apply to digital twins in the virtual world, which are upgradable and extendable. (clinical) [Ep 3 · 1:40](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=100)
- With the help of a digital twin, companies can test and validate a product before it even exists in the real world. (clinical) [Ep 3 · 1:55](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=115)
- If a patient model is provided with data and trained with parameters that exactly match the real world, it will give similar results. — Rae Hanke (clinical) [Ep 3 · 2:03](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=123)
- There will be a transition towards cheaper, more accessible, and easier to use digital twins, culminating in its democratization. (opinion) [Ep 3 · 2:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=135)

## Host summaries
Recaps by a host of what the experts said — not the host's own clinical position.
- The Swedish digital twin consortium aims to develop a strategy for personalized medicine based on constructing unlimited copies of network models of all molecular, phenotypical, and environmental factors — Anthon Bash summarizing a resource [Ep 1 · 3:55](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=235)
- The Swedish consortium strategy involves treating digital twins with thousands of drugs to identify the best performing drug before treating the actual patient — Anthon Bash summarizing a resource [Ep 1 · 4:25](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-application-in-healthcare-transforming-healthcare-episode-5478?t=265)
- Digital twinning involves visual process requiring software to model an object that looks similar to the real life object, then feeding the system with data about that object. — Tom Batch summarizing the discussion [Ep 3 · 1:05](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=65)
- Digital twin technology can be used to generate a virtual healthcare facility or a human body, creating an individual's genetic makeup, physiological characteristics and lifestyle habits. — Tom Batch summarizing the discussion [Ep 3 · 2:28](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=148)
- AI helps in the design of digital twins to put together organs physiological data to output a 3D image, which can then be modeled to a specific patient from their specific parameters. — Tom Batch summarizing the discussion [Ep 3 · 2:40](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=160)
- Digital twins of human hearts can model potassium overload which induces arrhythmias, helping to understand, predict, and avoid cardiac arrests. — Tom Batch summarizing the discussion [Ep 3 · 2:53](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=173)
- Digital twins can model a heart restarting after surgery, showing imbalances of electrical signals going through the heart before an actual heart beat. — Tom Batch summarizing the discussion [Ep 3 · 3:04](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=184)
- With a digital twin of a patient's heart and data from similar cases, doctors can predict the best possible outcome for the patient and simulate various options for a procedure to select the one with the optimal computer result. — Tom Batch summarizing the discussion [Ep 3 · 3:19](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=199)
- The Swedish Digital Twin Consortium aims to develop a strategy for personalized medicine based on constructing unlimited copies of network models of all molecular phenotypical and environmental factors, treating those digital twins with thousands of drugs to identify the best performing drug, then treating the actual patient with this drug. — Tom Batch summarizing a resource [Ep 3 · 3:43](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=223)
- Healthcare planners, practitioners, and administrators already use digital twin technology to aid robotic surgery, accelerate precision medicine applications and manage inventories or complex supply chains. — Tom Batch summarizing the discussion [Ep 3 · 4:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=255)
- Digital twinning with artificial intelligence is already supporting practicing doctors, improving healthcare access and lowering costs. — Tom Batch summarizing the discussion [Ep 3 · 4:29](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/digital-twinning-technology-and-applications-in-personalized-medicine-13600?t=269)

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