Caring for Patients Requiring Venous Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Can Upstream Palliative Care Make a Difference?

Katie StevensSamuel R AnandanHusneara RahmanSima ParikhAn Gao LeungAndrea BenintendiKatlynn M Van OgtropAlyssa StancavageChristopher J MagaleeFrank ManettaChristina SaikusSantiago Lopez

Published in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2024)

For patient on VA-ECMO, early GaP consultation may improve hospital LOS and GOC rates. We suggest organizations consider early palliative integration when instituting mechanical circulatory support.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
palliative care
acute respiratory distress syndrome
advanced cancer
respiratory failure
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
prognostic factors
case report
mechanical ventilation
acute care