Successful use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support in severe septic shock with associated acute cardiomyopathy

Abstract
A 24‐year‐old female presented with sepsis and cardiogenic shock 4 days after vaginal delivery. Veno‐arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) therapy was used for cardiovascular support as a bridge for recovery. The use of VA ECMO in patients with cardiogenic shock secondary to sepsis is reviewed.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - January 4, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: S. Michelle Perdue, Brian J. Poore, Ashok N. Babu, W. Kyle Stribling Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research