A systematic approach to weaning from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients with refractory cardiac failure.

Sivagowry Rasalingam MørkChristian A FrederiksenRoni R NielsenEmil LichscheidtSteffen ChristensenJacob R GreisenMariann TangHenrik VaseBrian B LøgstrupSøren MellemkjaerHenrik S WiggersHenning MølgaardSteen H PoulsenChristian J TerkelsenHans Eiskjaer

Published in: Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica (2021)

An integrative weaning approach based on haemodynamic, respiratory and echocardiographic criteria may strengthen the clinical decision process in predicting successful weaning in patients receiving ECMO for refractory cardiac failure.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
left ventricular
respiratory failure
intensive care unit
mitral valve
pulmonary hypertension
heart failure
decision making
ejection fraction