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2020 EACTS/ELSO/STS/AATS expert consensus on post-cardiotomy extracorporeal life support in adult patients.
- Source :
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European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery . Jan2021, Vol. 59 Issue 1, p12-53. 42p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Post-cardiotomy extracorporeal life support (PC-ECLS) in adult patients has been used only rarely but recent data have shown a remarkable increase in its use, almost certainly due to improved technology, ease of management, growing familiarity with its capability and decreased costs. Trends in worldwide in-hospital survival, however, rather than improving, have shown a decline in some experiences, likely due to increased use in more complex, critically ill patients rather than to suboptimal management. Nevertheless, PC-ECLS is proving to be a valuable resource for temporary cardiocirculatory and respiratory support in patients who would otherwise most likely die. Because a comprehensive review of PC-ECLS might be of use for the practitioner, and possibly improve patient management in this setting, the authors have attempted to create a concise, comprehensive and relevant analysis of all aspects related to PC-ECLS, with a particular emphasis on indications, technique, management and avoidance of complications, appraisal of new approaches and ethics, education and training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *EXTRACORPOREAL membrane oxygenation
*ADULTS
*CRITICALLY ill
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10107940
- Volume :
- 59
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 148072242
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezaa283