Prolonged ECMO support for virus-induced cardiorespiratory failure early after cardiac surgery.

作者信息

Vida V L, Rubino M, Stellin G

机构信息

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Unit, University of Padova Medical School, Via Giustiniani, 2-35128, Padova, Italy.

出版信息

Pediatr Cardiol. 2006 Jan-Feb;27(1):122-123. doi: 10.1007/s00246-005-0718-9.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) after cardiac surgery is a rescue for life-threatening respiratory or circulatory failure. Although ECMO support for short periods (<10 days) represents an effective means of respiratory and cardiac support, treatment for longer periods remains controversial. We describe successful long-term use of ECMO support (48 days) for acquired virus-induced respiratory failure complicated by circulatory collapse following heart surgery.