Outcomes of Candidates Bridged to Lung Transplant Using Non-Intubated Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Purpose: Non-intubated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become an increasingly common method of support for patients with severe respiratory failure. Since data on its use as a bridge to lung transplant remain limited to single-center studies, we evaluated its use in a national cohort.

Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , A.F. Akbar, J.M. Ruck, M.R. Jennings, A. Kalra, E.L. Larson, A.J. Casillan, J.S. Ha, C.A. Merlo, E.L. Bush Source Type: research