The Lazarus Effect: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications of Autoresuscitation

The Lazarus effect, also known as autoresuscitation, is a rare but well-documented phenomenon in medical literature. It is characterized by the spontaneous return of blood circulation (ROSC – Return of Spontaneous Circulation) after the cessation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) efforts in cardiac arrest patients. This phenomenon, named after the biblical character Lazarus who was resurrected […]