Comparative outcomes between COVID-19 and influenza patients placed on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe ARDS

ECMO is an established supportive adjunct for patients with severe, refractory ARDS from viral pneumonia. However, the exact role and timing of ECMO for COVID-19 patients remains unclear.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 13, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Lauren A. Raff, Trista D. Reid, Daniel Johnson, Evan J. Raff, Andrew B. Schneider, Anthony G. Charles, Jared R. Gallaher Source Type: research