The Role of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock - 26/07/19
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Venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may provide adequate blood flow and perfusion in postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock patients. This article discusses patient assessment and management with anticoagulation, sedation, ventilation, and nutrition. Complications may occur, including bleeding, hemolysis, infection, acute kidney injury, stroke, left ventricular distention, limb ischemia, and upper body hypoxia. Patients may recover enough myocardial function to be weaned from ECMO or may be transitioned to a ventricular assist device or transplant. Quality of life may be affected by VA ECMO but may be no different than patients with other chronic health issues.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : VA ECMO, Postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock, Ventricular assist device, Oxygenators
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Vol 31 - N° 3
P. 419-436 - septembre 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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