Hyperoxia in patients with cardiogenic shock after myocardial infarction supported with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) improves perfusion and oxygenation in patients with cardiogenic shock. However, it can also result in supranormal oxygen exposure. Recent evidence suggests hyperoxia may be harmful, particularly in critically ill patients. The aim of this study was to describe oxygen exposure in patients receiving V-A ECMO after acute myocardial infarction  and to investigate the association between hyperoxia and in-hospital mortality.
Source: Australian Critical Care - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Research paper Source Type: research