[The effect of the functional status of the CNS in the postresuscitation period on restoration of the neurologic status in dogs following systemic circulatory arrest].

The use of caffeine or diazepam in experiments on dogs recovered after a 12-min circulatory arrest has no significant effect on the end points of resuscitation, as compared to the control. Diazepam has a more favourable effect on the recovery of central nervous system functions than caffeine. Combined use of caffeine and diazepam or lidocaine at certain stages of the early postresuscitation period accelerates the recovery of the neurological status and improves the outcome of resuscitation.