Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation induces early immune alterations
Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides heart mechanical support in critically ill patients with cardiogenic shock. Despite important progresses in the management of patients under VA-ECMO, acquired infections remain extremely frequent and increase mor...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | Critical Care |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-03444-x |