Veno-venous extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation.
A case of post-traumatic respiratory insufficiency is presented in whom a prolonged period of veno-venous membrane oxygenation was utilised in an effort to provide life support and allow resolution of pulmonary damage. Stabilisation of respiratory function was achieved. Withdrawal of support was required because of surgical haemorrhage while the patient was fully heparinised. Respiratory function deteriorated and the patient died 4 days after discontinuing membrane oxygenation. The procedure was undertaken in the Intensive Care Unit of a District General Hospital where cardiopulmonary bypass facilities are not normally available.
D000293:Adolescent; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000150:complications; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D055370:Lung Injury; D010107:Oxygenators, Membrane; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000150:complications; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy