Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for acute pulmonary embolism after postoperative craniocerebral trauma: a case report

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for acute pulmonary embolism after postoperative craniocerebral trauma: a case report

IntroductionMassive pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening complication of major surgery with a mortality rate of up to 50%. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is primarily used for respiratory and circulatory support. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used...

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Main Authors: Xiaozu Liao, Xiaojuan Chen, Shi Zhong, Junlin Wen, Binfei Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
craniocerebral trauma
acute pulmonary embolism
VA-ECMO
anticoagulation
bleeding
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1200553/full

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