Extracorporeal cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in a patient with missed diagnosis of sodium nitrite intoxication

CONCLUSIONS: This case highlights the risk of failure of ECPR in the context of cardiac arrest due to methemoglobinemia, emphasizing the critical need for prompt recognition of the causative agent and early administration of antidotes.PMID:38485936 | DOI:10.1177/02676591241240036

Source: Perfusion - March 15, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Francesco Gaiani Marco Giani Beatrice Vergnano Jeff Sardella Fabrizio Cappellini Marco Casati Matteo Pozzi Giuseppe Foti Source Type: research