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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the pre and post lung transplant period

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Evolution in technology has resulted in rapid increase in utilization of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to recovery and/or transplantation. Although there is limited evidence for the use of ECMO, recent improvements in ECMO technology, personnel training, ambulatory practices on ECMO and lung protective strategies have resulted in improved outcomes in patients bridged to lung transplantation. This review provides an insight into the current outcomes and best practices for utilization of ECMO in the pre- and post-lung transplantation period.

Source: Annals of Translational Medicine

DOI: 10.21037/atm.2017.02.09

Authors: Nirmal S. Sharma, Mathew G. Hartwig, Don Hayes Jr

Institutions: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Duke University, The Ohio State University

Language: English

Topic: Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization