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Review
. 1998 Oct-Nov;39(1-2):125-8.
doi: 10.1016/s0300-9572(98)00119-1.

Unexpected return of spontaneous circulation after cessation of resuscitation (Lazarus phenomenon)

W H Maleck  1 , S N Piper, J Triem, J Boldt, F U Zittel
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Review

Unexpected return of spontaneous circulation after cessation of resuscitation (Lazarus phenomenon)

W H Maleck et al. Resuscitation. 1998 Oct-Nov.

Abstract

Since 1982, more than 20 patients with return of spontaneous circulation after cessation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Lazarus phenomenon) have been published. We report on another case here. Such cases are probably underreported due to medicolegal concerns. After cessation of resuscitation, each patient should be further monitored for at least 10 min to detect a possible Lazarus phenomenon.

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  • Lazarus phenomenon: another case?
    Bradbury N. Bradbury N. Resuscitation. 1999 Jun;41(1):87. doi: 10.1016/s0300-9572(99)00030-1. Resuscitation. 1999. PMID: 10459596 No abstract available.

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