The Evolving Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Lung Transplantation: Implications for Anesthetic Management

Lung transplantation has become an accepted therapy for most causes of end-stage lung disease. Between 30 to 50% of lung transplants require extracorporeal life support (ECLS). In many lung transplantation centers, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is replacing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) as the primary choice for intraoperative ECLS. This review will discuss the evolving role of ECMO in lung transplantation and its implications for anesthetic management.

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Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - November 17, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jacobo Moreno Garijo, Marcelo Cypel, Karen McRae, Tiago Machuca, Valerie Cunningham, Peter Slinger Tags: Review Article Source Type: research