Complications during transport of adult patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Cleide BarrigotoPhilip FortunaPedro Eduardo SilvaLuís Bento

Published in: Perfusion (2023)

Most transports carry minor problems that entail a negligible risk to the patient. When ECMO-supported transport is performed by an experienced team, the severe complications are not related with an increased morbimortality.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory failure
risk factors
mental health
case report
palliative care
mechanical ventilation
early onset
intensive care unit