Iatrogenic Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator Rupture: Successful Management of a Unique Crisis.

Rathore, Kaushalendra; Smith, Garry; Newman, Mark

Rathore, Kaushalendra; Smith, Garry; Newman, Mark.

Affiliation

Rathore K; Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Smith G; Department of Perfusion, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia.
Newman M; Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

J Extra Corpor Technol ; 52(3): 242-244, 2020 Sep.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32981963

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

We are presenting a case of successful resuscitation during accidental rupture of a venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator after surgical pulmonary embolectomy. This article reports a rare complication related to the mechanical circulatory support and its successful management.

Subject(s)

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; Oxygenators, Membrane; Embolectomy; Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation/adverse effects; Humans; Iatrogenic Disease; Shock, Cardiogenic

Key words

ECMO; angina; aorta and great vessels; cardiogenic shock; thrombus

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