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The Lazarus phenomenon following recreational drug use

Abstract

A case is reported of the Lazarus phenomenon (the return of spontaneous circulation after cardiopulmonary resuscitation had been abandoned) in a patient following recreational drug use. The implications for management of cardiac arrest in the emergency department are discussed.

  • Lazarus phenomenon
  • recreational drug use

https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.18.1.74

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