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01-02-2006
Prolonged ECMO Support for Virus-Induced Cardiorespiratory Failure Early After Cardiac Surgery
Published in: Pediatric Cardiology | Issue 1/2006
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) after cardiac surgery is a rescue for life-threatening respiratory or circulatory failure. Although ECMO support for short periods (<10 days) represents an effective means of respiratory and cardiac support, treatment for longer periods remains controversial. We describe successful long-term use of ECMO support (48 days) for acquired virus-induced respiratory failure complicated by circulatory collapse following heart surgery.