Central Venopulmonary Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Background and Standardized Nomenclature.

J Michael Brewer Roberto Lorusso Lars Mikael BromanSteven A ConradJustyna Swol Marc O Maybauer

Published in: ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992) (2024)

This review highlights advancements in extracorporeal life support (ECLS), emphasizing the critical role of standardized terminology, particularly for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in treating right ventricular and respiratory failure. Advocating for the adoption of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Maastricht Treaty for ECLS Nomenclature guidelines, it aims to resolve communication barriers in the ECMO field. Focusing on venopulmonary (VP) ECMO utilizing central pulmonary artery (PA) access, this review details surgical approaches and introduces a terminology guide to support effective knowledge exchange and advancements in patient care.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
respiratory failure
pulmonary artery
acute respiratory distress syndrome
coronary artery
pulmonary hypertension
pulmonary arterial hypertension
mechanical ventilation
healthcare
clinical practice
intensive care unit