Lazarus phenomenon revisited: a case of delayed return of spontaneous circulation after carbon dioxide embolism under laparoscopic cholecystectomy

  • Kerai Sukhyanti Department(s) and institution(s):Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, NDMCMC & Hindu Rao Hospital, New Delhi-110007 (India)
  • Chand ShriKrishan Department(s) and institution(s):Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, NDMCMC & Hindu Rao Hospital, New Delhi-110007 (India)
  • Kapur Anu Department(s) and institution(s):Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, NDMCMC & Hindu Rao Hospital, New Delhi-110007 (India)
  • Dang Ashish Department(s) and institution(s):Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, NDMCMC & Hindu Rao Hospital, New Delhi-110007 (India)
Keywords: 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

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

Published
01-21-2019
How to Cite
Sukhyanti, K., ShriKrishan, C., Anu, K., & Ashish, D. (2019). Lazarus phenomenon revisited: a case of delayed return of spontaneous circulation after carbon dioxide embolism under laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 338-340. Retrieved from https://www.apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/193
Issue
Vol.20 No.3(2016): July-September
Section
Case Reports