Fluid therapy remains an important cornerstone in the prevention of progressive chugging in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

With great interest we read the article by Water et  al.1 taking a closer look at a common problem in ECMO therapy. The authors are to be complemented for highlighting this serious issue because overtreatment as well as neglecting chugging can endanger patients. Obviously, optimizing cannula position and evaluating the need for a second draining can nula is advised. In patients with adequate oxygenation, decreasing pump speed might also be an option. But how to manage the fully ECMO dependent patient? Water at al.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research