High frequency jet ventilation for severe haemoptysis during extracorporeal circulation.
Two patients are described in whom fulminant haemoptysis occurred during extracorporeal circulation. The use of high frequency jet ventilation resulted in a dramatic decrease of blood loss from the tracheal tube, avoiding the need for more aggressive management.
De Jongh
R
R
Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Sint Jansziekenhuis, Genk, Belgium.
Vundelinckx
G
G
Schroë
H
H
Heylen
R
R
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006611:High-Frequency Jet Ventilation; D006801:Humans; D011479:Protamines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000293:injuries*
D011479:Protamines