Jason Bartos

Dr. Jason Bartos, an interventional and critical care cardiologist at the University of Minnesota, dives deep into extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). He discusses the critical timing for ECMO use during cardiac arrest and outlines essential patient selection criteria. Bartos shares insights from key studies like the ARREST trial and emphasizes the importance of high-volume centers. He highlights strategies for sedation and temperature management while underlining the nuances of neuroprognostication—urging patience when evaluating recovery.