Massive hemoptysis managed by rescue extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Tiana R Endicott-YazdaniChristopher WoodAndrew D TrinhAdan Mora

Published in: Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) (2018)

Massive hemoptysis can have a rapid and potentially fatal clinical course. A 68-year-old woman presented with recurrent hemoptysis complicated by refractory hypoxemia and shock despite aggressive intervention. The use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was a nontraditional intervention that ultimately proved to be lifesaving, but is by no means recommended for routine use in this setting.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
randomized controlled trial
respiratory failure
clinical practice
mechanical ventilation
sensitive detection