PICC entrapment and air embolism on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A case report.
J Vasc Access
; 24(3): 511-514, 2023 May.
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| ID: mdl-34414820
ABSTRACT
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an incredible, life-sustaining intervention for patients suffering from a variety of cardiopulmonary insults. However, its use comes with a unique set of risks and potentially devastating complications, including air entrainment and embolism. We present a case of recurrent air entrainment in a patient on veno-venous ECMO after her peripherally inserted central catheter became entrapped within the lumen of her bi-caval, dual lumen ECMO cannula. We briefly discuss considerations for air embolism on ECMO and recommend general strategies to avoid this potentially catastrophic complication.
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Assunto principal:
Oxigenação por Membrana Extracorpórea
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Embolia Aérea
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Female
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article