Strategies for Left Ventricular Decompression During Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - A Narrative Review
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation involves the application of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for patients in cardiac arrest who have received good quality conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and who are deemed to have a reversible cause and no contraindications. Systemic perfusion is maintained by the extracorporeal life support, allowing time for the underlying cause to be treated and the heart to recover. Specific considerations to promote cardiac recovery are discussed, including the maintenance of sinus rhythm, promotion of cardiac ejection, management of pulmonary hypertension, management of intravascular volume, and prevention of ventricular distention.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Suneel Ramesh Desai, Nian Chih Hwang Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
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