Lazarus phenomenon revisited: a case of delayed return of spontaneous circulation after carbon dioxide embolism under laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Abstract
The Lazarus phenomenon is rare occurrence of delayed return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest when the resuscitation efforts are discontinued. It can have serious medico legal consequences. There are various explanations proposed for this phenomenon. We report a case of intraoperative cardiac arrest due to carbon dioxide embolism under laparoscopic cholecystectomy where ROSC occurred when cardiopulmonary resuscitation was abandoned.
Key words: Lazarus phenomenon; ROSC; Carbon dioxide embolism; Anesthesia
Citation: Sukhyanti K, ShriKrishan C, Anu K, Ashish D. Lazarus phenomenon revisited: a case of delayed return of spontaneous circulation after carbon dioxide embolism under laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Anaesth Pain & Intensive Care 2016;20(3):338-340
Received: 29 June 2016; Reviewed: 30 & 23 August 2016; Accepted: 15 September 2016