Clinical applications of extracorporeal membranous oxygenation: A mini-review
Journal
Acta Cardiologica Sinica
Journal Volume
30
Journal Issue
6
Pages
507-513
Date Issued
2014
Abstract
UNLABELLED: The clinical usage of extracorporeal membranous oxygenation began more than 40 years ago. Although the indications for its use have expanded over the years, it has been challenging to conduct randomized controlled trials to prove that extracorporeal membranous oxygenation is more effective than traditional approaches. Through a review of retrospective reports and data from registries, we attempted to evaluate the appropriateness of its application for acute respiratory distress syndrome, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock, and sepsis. Our investigation revealed that using extracorporeal membranous oxygenation when readily available is appropriate for all patients with cardiopulmonary resuscitation or postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock, and for selected patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome or sepsis. KEY WORDS: Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Extracorporeal membranous oxygenation; Postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock; Sepsis.
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Publisher
Republic of China Society of Cardiology
Type
review