Propofol-based sedation does not negatively influence oxygenator running time compared to midazolam in patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

CONCLUSION:: The use of propofol as sedative seems suitable in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy. PMID: 30819020 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - February 27, 2019 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Lamm W, Nagler B, Hermann A, Robak O, Schellongowski P, Buchtele N, Bojic A, Schmid M, Zauner C, Heinz G, Ullrich R, Staudinger T Tags: Int J Artif Organs Source Type: research