Femoral neuropathy following venoarterial-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy: a case report.

Albert Youngwoo JangYoung Jun OhSeok In LeeOh Kyung LimSoon Yong Suh

Published in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2020)

The current case proposes that non-life threatening complications of ECMO therapy can seriously affect quality of life. Venous drainage distant from the arterial cannula may prevent such complications.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory failure
risk factors
mechanical ventilation
intensive care unit