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Preoxygenation Techniques for Tracheal Intubation in Critically Ill Adults Utilizing Oxygen Mask and Noninvasive Ventilation
Published on: December 5, 2025
[Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation treatment for a patient with life-threatening asthma]
Marie Vejen1, Aage Christiansen, Jacob Greisen
1Medicinsk Afdeling, Amager Hospital, Italiensvej 1, 2300 København S.
Abstract:
This is a case report of a young male with life-threatening asthma presenting hypercapnia and respiratory acidosis despite mechanical ventilation and intense broncholytic medication. He was treated with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) through a double-lumen catheter placed in the right jugular vein. This patient, as well as two other comparable patients, improved respiratory and circulatory within 3 h of VV-ECMO treatment. Smaller low-flow ECMO devices for CO₂ removal are emerging but attention should be kept on the fact, that they are not capable of oxygenation.
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Administering Oxygen by Mask
Administering oxygen by mask is a common nursing intervention that provides supplemental oxygen to patients with respiratory distress or chronic lung conditions. This procedure involves delivering oxygen at a specified rate through a face mask connected to an oxygen source.
Equipment
The equipment necessary for this procedure includes:

