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Abstract
Context: In the context of refractory cardiac arrest, dual external defibrillation (DED) has been attracting growing interest in recent years. Unlike traditional defibrillation, DED uses two defibrillators, either simultaneously or sequentially, to deliver shocks. This approach aims to maximize the likelihood of restoring a normal heart rhythm when conventional techniques fail. Although several studies have looked at DED in prehospital settings, there is a notable lack of data on its use in a hospital setting, particularly in the emergency department.
Objective: To synthesize current knowledge on the use of DED in hospital settings, focusing on reported practices and issues related to its implementation.
Methodology: A rapid review of the literature was conducted in accordance with the methodological recommendations of the Cochrane Rapid Review Methods Group (Garritty et al., 2024). The PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL et Cochrane Library databases were consulted.
Results: The initial search identified 356 articles published between 2004 and 2024. A total of 15 articles were selected, detailing 18 case reports. Analysis of the cases highlighted the potential benefits, limitations, and risks associated with the use of DED in hospital settings.
Conclusion: DED is a technique generally used as a last resort, after traditional methods have failed. To date, the limited robustness of the available studies does not allow its effectiveness to be established in comparison with simple defibrillation. Randomized controlled trials are therefore necessary to confirm its effectiveness. For future practice, the uniqueness of clinical cases must be considered and a risk-benefit analysis must be undertaken by healthcare teams during prolonged resuscitation. Standardization of procedures will also be essential to ensure optimal use of DED.
Keywords:
- Refractory cardiac arrest,
- dual defibrillation,
- emergency,
- resuscitation
Résumé
Mise en contexte : En contexte d’arrêt cardiaque réfractaire, la double défibrillation externe (DDE) suscite un intérêt croissant depuis plusieurs années. Contrairement à la défibrillation traditionnelle, la DDE utilise deux défibrillateurs, simultanément ou de manière séquentielle, pour délivrer des chocs. Cette approche vise à maximiser la probabilité de restauration d’un rythme cardiaque normal lorsque les techniques conventionnelles échouent. Bien que plusieurs études se soient intéressées à la DDE en contexte préhospitalier, il existe un manque notable de données sur son utilisation en contexte hospitalier, particulièrement à l’urgence.
Objectif : Synthétiser les connaissances actuelles sur l’utilisation de la DDE en contexte hospitalier, en mettant l’accent sur les pratiques rapportées ainsi que sur les enjeux liés à sa mise en œuvre.
Méthodologie : Une revue rapide de la littérature a été effectuée, conformément aux recommandations méthodologiques du groupe de travail pour les revues rapides Cochrane (Garritty et al., 2024). Les bases de données PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL et Cochrane Library ont été consultées.
Résultats : La recherche initiale a permis d’identifier 356 articles publiés entre 2004 et 2024. Au total, 15 articles ont été retenus, détaillant 18 rapports de cas. L’analyse des cas a permis de mettre en évidence les bénéfices potentiels, les limites et les risques associés à l’utilisation de la DDE en contexte hospitalier.
Conclusion : La DDE est une technique généralement employée en dernier recours, après l’échec des méthodes traditionnelles. À ce jour, la faible robustesse des études disponibles ne permet pas d’établir son efficacité par rapport à la simple défibrillation. Ainsi, des essais contrôlés randomisés sont nécessaires pour en confirmer l’efficacité. Pour la pratique future, la singularité des cas cliniques doit être considérée et une analyse risque-bénéfice doit être envisagée par les équipes soignantes lors de réanimations prolongées. La standardisation des procédures sera aussi essentielle afin d’assurer une utilisation optimale de la DDE.
Mots-clés :
- arrêt cardiaque réfractaire,
- double défibrillation,
- urgence,
- réanimation
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