BC ECPR Trial for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

The regional protocol is activated for eligible patients who remain pulseless after 3 cycles of resuscitation, and intubation. The hospital team is activated at this time, which includes the emergency department team, a perfusionist, and a cardiovascular surgeon. A mechanical CPR device (Lucas chest compression device) is applied at this time and the patient is transported to hospital. The goal times from first professional CPR to ECMO flows is \< 60 minutes, and from emergency department (ED) arrival to ECMO flows \< 30 minutes.