The American journal of emergency medicine
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Meta Analysis
What's the optimal temperature control strategy in patients receiving ECPR after cardiac arrest? A network meta-analysis.
The optimal temperature control strategy in extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) patients is unknown, and several trials have reported conflicting results regarding its effectiveness. We aimed to conduct a systemic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to assess the efficacy of temperature control in ECPR patients. ⋯ Direct evidence suggests that moderate hypothermia might be associated with improved neurological outcomes in ECPR patients. However, no significant differences in survival outcomes were observed in either the direct or NMA results. Given the lower level of the evidence, interpretation should be made with caution.