Effectiveness of ECMO for burn-related acute respiratory distress syndrome

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a complication of burn injury that affects approximately 40% of mechanically ventilated patients [1]. Lung injury in burn trauma can be attributed to smoke inhalation, fluid resuscitation, ventilator acquired pneumonia, or inflammation secondary to the burn injury itself. Pulmonary failure is a major determinant of both morbidity and mortality in burn patients [2]. Mortality rates associated with ARDS have been reported at 40% without any additional comorbidities such as burn wounds or multi-organ failure [3,4].
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research