"Awake" Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Bridge to Lung Transplant. (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kearns, Sara K.; Hernandez, Omar O.
• Is Part Of: AACN advanced critical care. Volume 27:Number 3(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: ECMO -- lung transplant -- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation -- bridge to transplant -- awake ECMO; Intensive care nursing -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; 616.028
• DOI: 10.4037/aacnacc2016792
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1559-7768

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT : Mortality of patients awaiting lung transplant remains a significant problem as the number of patients on the waiting list far surpasses the number of donor organs available. Interest in the use of "awake" extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplant has emerged because this strategy offers several benefits over mechanical ventilation. This article provides a review of relevant literature and discusses indications and complications of awake ECMO therapy, cannulation strategies, and nursing considerations for this patient population.