Management of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock
Bhoumesh Patel, José L. Díaz‐Gómez, Ravi K. Ghanta, Arthur Bracey, Subhasis Chatterjee
Abstract
Patients with postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock refractory to conventional support can be successfully supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Management considerations are discussed to aid clinicians caring for these patients.
Topics & Concepts
Cardiogenic shockExtracorporeal membrane oxygenationMedicineRefractory (planetary science)Shock (circulatory)OxygenationIntensive care medicineExtracorporealCardiologyInternal medicineMetallurgyMyocardial infarctionMaterials scienceMechanical Circulatory Support DevicesCardiac Structural Anomalies and RepairCardiac Arrest and Resuscitation