Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for blastomycosis-related acute respiratory distress syndrome: a case series

Conclusion This report describes the successful application of ECMO as rescue therapy in aid of four patients with refractory blastomycosis-associated ARDS. In addition to early appropriate antimicrobial therapy, transfer to an institution experienced with ECMO should be considered when caring for patients from endemic areas with rapidly progressive respiratory failure.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research