Management of Adult Patients Supported with Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO): Guideline from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). Issue 6 (7th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tonna, Joseph E.; Abrams, Darryl; Brodie, Daniel; Greenwood, John C.; RUBIO Mateo-Sidron, Jose Alfonso; Usman, Asad; Fan, Eddy
• Is Part Of: ASAIO journal. Volume 67:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 601
• Page End: 610
• Publication Date: 2021-05-07
• Subjects: venovenous ECMO -- extracorporeal life support -- ventilatory management -- mechanical ventilation -- circuit management -- fluid management -- cannulation/decannulation; Artificial organs -- Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000001432
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-2916

Abstract

Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Abstract : Disclaimer: The use of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) in adults has rapidly increased worldwide. This ELSO guideline is intended to be a practical guide to patient selection, initiation, cannulation, management, and weaning of VV ECMO for adult respiratory failure. This is a consensus document which has been updated from the previous version to provide guidance to the clinician.