Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as Supportive Therapy After Cardiac Arrest After Amniotic Fluid Embolism: A Case Report

This report describes the indication, efficacy, and success of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the early management of cardiac arrest, cardiac failure driven by amniotic fluid embolism, and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support after recovery from cardiac arrest after amniotic fluid embolism should be considered early during the management of these cases.
Source: A&A Case Reports - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research