[Case report of an unusual complication. Splenic rupture after cardiopulmonary resuscitation and thrombolysis resulted in death].
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is associated with certain bleeding risks especially if thrombolysis is included in the treatment. Even though these risks are known it is not a contraindication with CPR after thrombolysis or thrombolysis after CPR. We present a case of a bleeding ruptured spleen after thrombolysis of the popliteal artery due to a occluded aneurysm in a patient with myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation. As for many others with this complication, the patient did not survive.
Brunkwall
Per
P
Anestesikliniken, Universitetssjukhuset MAS, Malmö. per.brunkwall@anestesi.mas.lu.se
Brunkwall
Jan
J
D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*