Management of the CDH patient on ECLS

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is the most common indication for respiratory extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in neonates. The survival rate of CDH neonates treated with ECLS is 50%, and this figure has remained relatively stable over the last few decades. This is likely because the current population of CDH neonates who require ECLS have a higher risk profile.1 The management of neonates with CDH has evolved over time to emphasize postnatal stabilization, gentle ventilation, and multi-modal treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

Source: Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine - November 17, 2022 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Alice Martino, Gianluca Lista, Yigit S. Guner Source Type: research