Improving survival rates after cardiac arrest using new techniques
Head Up CPR and Aortic Occlusion to Improve Survival after Refractory Cardiac Arrest
This study is looking at new ways to help people who have a cardiac arrest and don’t respond to regular CPR, using a special technique that keeps blood flowing to important organs, to see if it can improve their chances of survival.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Advancedcpr Solutions LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11067147 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates innovative methods to enhance survival rates for patients experiencing refractory cardiac arrest, a condition where standard resuscitation techniques fail. The approach involves the use of head-up CPR combined with aortic occlusion to improve blood flow and oxygen delivery to vital organs during cardiac arrest. By focusing on patients who do not respond to conventional CPR and defibrillation, the study aims to develop a more effective treatment strategy. Patients will be monitored closely to assess the effectiveness of these new techniques in real-time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults experiencing refractory cardiac arrest who have not responded to standard resuscitation efforts.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing cardiac arrest or those who have already received successful resuscitation will not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase survival rates and improve outcomes for patients suffering from refractory cardiac arrest.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been limited successes with similar approaches, this research aims to explore a novel combination of techniques that have not been widely tested together.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- Advancedcpr Solutions LLC — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lurie, Keith — Advancedcpr Solutions LLC
- Study coordinator: Lurie, Keith
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.