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Use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in cystic fibrosis in an Australian cystic fibrosis centre.
- Source :
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Internal Medicine Journal . Mar2018, Vol. 48 Issue 3, p340-343. 368p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Abstract: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support is used in selected patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) as a bridge to transplantation. Our aim was to describe briefly treatment and outcomes of six CF patients who received ECMO. One patient received a lung transplant and another recovered from acute respiratory failure. Four died despite ECMO support. Lack of timely availability of suitable donor lungs and patient selection are contributing factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14440903
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Internal Medicine Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 128361562
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.13728