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Lazarus syndrome; autoresuscitation
Clinical manifestations:
- spontaneous return of circulation after cardiac arrest
- may occur after failed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Clinical significance:
- may complicate brain death organ donation [1]
Notes:
- distinguish from Bamforth-Lazarus syndrome
Related
Bamforth-Lazarus syndrome
General
syndrome
References
- Bao A, Bao S
Pronounced Dead Twice: What Should an Attending Physician Do in Between?
Am J Case Rep 2021; 22:e930305
PMID: 34011921 PMCID: PMC8147898 Free PMC article
https://www.amjcaserep.com/abstract/index/idArt/930305
- Kneisel K
The Lazarus Syndrome in Extremis?
A bizarre case of autoresuscitation during donor organ procurement
MedPage Today June 14, 2021
https://www.medpagetoday.com/casestudies/emergencymedicine/93094