Extra corporal membrane oxygenation in general thoracic surgery: a new single veno-venous cannulation

Extra corporal membrane oxygenation in general thoracic surgery: a new single veno-venous cannulation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used in severe respiratory failure to maintain adequate gas exchange. So far, this technique has not been commonly used in general thoracic surgery. We present a case using ECMO for peri-operative airway management fo...

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Main Authors: Kanaan Reem, Boucherie Jean-Claude, Hubsch Jean-Pierre, Alkhamees Khalid, Souilamas Jihane I, Souilamas Redha, Ollivier Yves, Sauesserig Mauricio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/6/1/52
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used in severe respiratory failure to maintain adequate gas exchange. So far, this technique has not been commonly used in general thoracic surgery. We present a case using ECMO for peri-operative airway management for pulmonary resection, using a novel single-site, internal jugular, veno-venous ECMO cannula.</p>
ISSN:1749-8090

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