Successful resuscitation after hyperkalemic cardiac arrest during liver transplantation by converting veno-venous bypass to veno-arterial ECMO.

Lucas Van HoofFilip RegaSarah DevroeKarlien DegezelleJacques PirenneArne Neyrinck

Published in: Perfusion (2020)

Conversion of VVB to VA-ECMO should be considered in all patients who suffer from ICA during LTx with use of VVB. With VVB installed, conversion to VA-ECMO is fast and effective. If VVB is not used, early VA-ECMO should be considered for ICA.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
cardiac arrest
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory failure
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
mechanical ventilation
intensive care unit
septic shock