Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-induced consciousness

Raman P Singh; Soumya Adhikari; David Landsberg; Viren Kaul

doi:10.1080/08998280.2020.1823799

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-induced consciousness

Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2020 Oct 6;34(1):187-188. doi: 10.1080/08998280.2020.1823799.

Authors

Raman P Singh¹, Soumya Adhikari¹, David Landsberg², Viren Kaul²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York.
² Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Crouse Health/State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York.

Abstract

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-induced consciousness (CPRIC) is a rare yet confusing event that can cause management issues during resuscitation. The reported incidence of CPRIC is increasing. Being aware of this phenomenon and developing a standardized approach for its management is important to prevent both delay and interruptions during resuscitation efforts. We present a patient who demonstrated purposeful movements suggesting consciousness during cardiopulmonary resuscitation that would repeatedly abate with cessation of chest compressions.

Keywords: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; consciousness.

Publication types

Case Reports