Phrenic nerve injury secondary to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in pregnancy: A case report

Phrenic nerve injury with subsequent hemidiaphragm paralysis should be included in the differential diagnosis of pregnant women with persistent hypoxia after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation. AbstractExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used to provide acute respiratory and/or hemodynamic support to patients with severe, refractory respiratory failure. Phrenic nerve injury with subsequent hemidiaphragm paralysis should be included in the differential diagnosis of pregnant women with persistent hypoxia after ECMO cannulation.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - June 28, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Cheryl Godcharles, Melody Safarzadeh, Emily A. Oliver, Amanda Roman, Huda B. Al ‐Kouatly Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research