The investigators aimed to evaluate the effect of AMCPR (Augmented-Medication CardioPulmonary Resuscitation: administration of additional vasopressin to titrate to arterial diastolic blood pressure over 20 mmHg) on cardiopulmonary resuscitation results and outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients.
Non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients receive standard advanced cardiac life support according to the 2015 AHA guideline, including chest compression, intubation, ventilation, defibrillation, drug administration, including epinephrine and antiarrhythmic drugs if indicated, in the emergency department. A research associate generates a random sequence using Excel software, and assignment of participants to their respective groups will be undertaken by the principal investigator. Arterial line insertion is performed within 6 minutes after randomization and diastolic blood pressure will be monitored. If diastolic blood pressure is \< 20 mmHg, drugs (vasopressin 40 IU or normal saline) will be administered for two times during CPR. Arterial blood gas analysis will be analyzed for 5, 10, 15, and 20 minutes after arterial line insertion or termination of CPR. End-tidal carbon dioxide concentrations is monitored in real time during CPR and recorded every minute. The resuscitated patients receive standard post cardiac arrest care according to the 2015 AHA guideline.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
110
Administer additional vasopressin 40 IU IV for 2 times during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Placebo
Chonnam National University Hospital
Gwangju, South Korea
Asan Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
Sustained return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
CPCR result Achievement of sustained ROSC was declared when patients had a palpable pulse for more than 20 minutes.
Time frame: for 20 minutes after the time that participants had a palpable pulse
Improvement of arterial diastolic blood pressure assessed by arterial line
Successful adult resuscitation is more likely when diastolic blood pressure is \> 25 to 30 mmHg. The 2015 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend "trying to improve quality of CPR by optimizing chest compression parameters or giving vasopressors or both" if diastolic blood pressure is \<20 mmHg. Investigators will record the hemodynamic monitor in real-time.
Time frame: during CPR, every 10 seconds after arterial line insertion until the termination of CPR due to ROSC or death, whichever came first, assessed up to 30 minutes
Improvement of end-tidal carbon dioxide concentrations assessed by capnography
End-tidal carbon dioxide concentrations during CPR are primarily dependent on pulmonary blood flow and therefore reflect cardiac output. Failure to maintain end-tidal carbon dioxide concentrations \> 10 mmHg during adult CPR reflects poor cardiac output and strongly predicts unsuccessful resuscitation. Investigators will record the end-tidal carbon dioxide concentrations in real-time.
Time frame: during CPR, every one minute after endotracheal tube insertion until the termination of CPR due to ROSC or death, whichever came first, assessed up to 30 minutes
Improvement of acid-base status measured by blood-gas analysis
Data are insufficient to make a conclusions, acid-base status can reflect the status of the ischemic insult on a cellular level. The changed of acid-base status during CPR may be associated with outcomes in cardiac arrest patients.
Time frame: during CPR, 5, 10, 15, and 20 minute after arterial line insertion and termination of CPR
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Improvement of lactate level measured by blood-gas analysis
In previous studies, low lactate level was prognostic factors for favourable outcome after sustained ROSC. Lactate level can reflect the status of the ischemic insult on a cellular level.
Time frame: during CPR, 5, 10, 15, and 20 minute after arterial line insertion and termination of CPR
Low level of neuron specific enolase level
Low level of neuron specific enolase level is known as a prognostic indicator of neurologic outcome after cardiac arrest.
Time frame: 24, 48, and 72 hours after ROSC
Good neurological outcome based on Cerebral Performance Categories Scale
CPC 1. Good cerebral performance: conscious, alert, able to work, might have mild neurologic or psychologic deficit. CPC 2. Moderate cerebral disability: conscious, sufficient cerebral function for independent activities of daily life. CPC 3. Severe cerebral disability: conscious, dependent on others for daily support because of impaired brain function. CPC 4. Coma or vegetative state: any degree of coma without the presence of all brain death criteria. CPC 5. Brain death: apnea, areflexia, EEG silence, etc. Good neurologic outcome is defined as CPC 1 and 2.
Time frame: checked at hospital discharge (participants will be followed for duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 4 weeks)