Effect of ex vivo extracorporeal membrane oxygenation flow dynamics on immune response.

Katrina K KiMargaret R PassmoreChris Hoi Houng ChanMaximillian V MalfertheinerMahe BouquetHwa Jin ChoJacky Y SuenJohn F Fraser

Published in: Perfusion (2020)

We conclude that prolonged circulation at high flow triggers a prominent pro-inflammatory cytokine response and activates neutrophil granule release, but further research is needed to better characterize the effect of flow during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
immune response
respiratory failure
mechanical ventilation
toll like receptor