Publications by authors named "Bert Peeters"
Resusc Plus
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the outcomes and patient characteristics of those who underwent extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, as well as the associated costs for both patients and the Belgian healthcare system.
- Conducted at Antwerp University Hospital, the research analyzed medical records from 2018 to 2020, tracking patient outcomes and costs using a detailed micro costing technique.
- Results showed that out of 65 patients, 58% died within a week and only 18.5% survived one year with good neurological outcomes, revealing a significant economic impact of €255,250 per survivor, underscoring the need for careful patient selection in ECPR procedures
