The Center for Resuscitation Science (CRS), established in 2006, is focused on the science of acute resuscitation from cardiac arrest. The work of the center includes benchtop laboratory investigations, large animal experimental science, clinical studies, and a portfolio of educational activities.
The CRS represents a unique intramural collaborative environment, with faculty involvement from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the School of Nursing, and the Penn School of Veterinary Medicine. Some examples of CRS activities include:
TTM Academy Podcasts
The Center for Resuscitation Science hosts a successful podcast on cardiac arrest and post-arrest care
Listen to our latest podcast
Clinical Studies of Cardiac Arrest and CPR
Investigations involving CPR quality and training of healthcare providers in resuscitation skills have generated a number of original published works, some led by residents and fellows. The CRS has current NIH funding on the topic of CPR training strategies.
Learn more about our clinical studies of cardiac arrest and CPR
Large Animal Studies of Blood Flow During CPR
In collaboration with CHOP critical care physician Robert Berg, MD, CRS faculty have conducted animal studies evaluating blood flow and post-resuscitation injury, as well as the testing of new devices to assess blood flow during CPR.
Learn more about large animal studies of blood flow during CPR
Laboratory Studies of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
This active benchtop research program focuses on mitochondrial injury with ischemia and reperfusion, as well as novel approaches to address post-resuscitation critical illness including cardiopulmonary bypass techniques.
Learn more about laboratory studies of ischemia-reperfusion injury
CME Educational Programs on Post-Arrest Targeted Temperature Management
The CRS team manages a national two-day CME course for physicians and nurses on the topic of post-arrest care, and specifically the use of temperature management following cardiac arrest. More information on this program can be found at the course homepage.
Learn more about CME educational programs on post-arrest Targeted Temperature Management
Use of Bedside Ultrasound During Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation,
Studies of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) during CPR and critical care are underway, representing a collaboration between the CRS and our Division of Emergency Ultrasound.
Learn more about TEE during resuscitation care
For more information about the CRS and its activities, visit the CRS homepage.