Successful support by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe septic shock caused by Aeromonas hydrophila.

Takuto IshidaKazuki MiyazakiMayu HikoneKazuhiro SugiyamaTakahiro TanabeYuichi Hamabe

Published in: Acute medicine & surgery (2019)

Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a viable treatment option for adult patients with refractory septic shock accompanied by cardiac dysfunction. Further research is warranted to identify the candidates for support by VA-ECMO in a timely fashion.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
septic shock
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory failure
mechanical ventilation
early onset
heart failure
combination therapy
intensive care unit
smoking cessation