Examining the role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients following suspected suicide attempts: A case series
The decision to offer extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is based on a risk/benefit assessment and the likelihood of a treatable underlying condition or the feasibility of destination therapy (durable mechanical support or thoracic organ transplantation) should heart-lung function fail to improve. Patients who present following suspected suicide attempts who fail medical therapy may pose a dilemma for clinicians. An assessment to determine if a patient has a high likelihood of psychiatric recovery such that bridging with ECMO or ultimately destination therapy could or should be offered is not always feasible in the setting of critical illness.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Adeel Abbasi, Amy Grooms, Christina Scully, Cynthia Devers, Christopher S. Muratore, Colin Harrington, Corey E. Ventetuolo Source Type: research
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