Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Unstable Trauma Patient

Emily J. MacKay, Jeremy W. Cannon*

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Abstract

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides mechanical support for either (1) the heart and lungs, termed venoarterial (VA) ECMO or (2) the lungs alone, termed venovenous (VV) ECMO. This chapter will focus primarily on the application of VV ECMO in the trauma patient, but will also briefly touch upon the relatively new use of VA ECMO in this population. Basic tenets of circuitry, cannulation strategies, and management will be reviewed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHot Topics in Acute Care Surgery and Trauma
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages215-227
Number of pages13
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameHot Topics in Acute Care Surgery and Trauma
VolumePart F4655
ISSN (Print)2520-8284
ISSN (Electronic)2520-8292

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