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Published on: October 24, 2018
Technique for Weaning From Peripheral Venopulmonary Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Combined Cardiopulmonary
J Michael Brewer1, Marc O Maybauer2,3,4
1From the Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Specialty Critical Care and Acute Circulatory Support Service, INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Abstract:
Venopulmonary (VP) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a mode capable of supporting both pulmonary and right ventricular (RV) functions. Weaning patients from VP ECMO requires careful assessment of both RV and respiratory system recovery, which may occur at different rates. The weaning strategy described herein begins with weaning of respiratory ECMO support, followed by discontinuation of RV support. We also discuss situations in which the standard weaning strategy may require modification.
