Optimizing PO2 during peripheral veno-arterial ECMO: a narrative review
Abstract During refractory cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used to restore a circulatory output. However, it also impacts significantly arterial oxygenation. Recent guidelines of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-07-01
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Series: | Critical Care |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-022-04102-0 |