Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Feb 2021
Indications and contraindications for extracorporeal life support for severe heart or lung failure: a systematic review.
The effectiveness of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in critically ill patients remains unclear despite a substantial increase in its use. This study critically assesses existing ECLS guidelines, consensus statements, and position papers to systematically review them for agreements and differences regarding indications and contraindications for ECLS. ⋯ The documents included for review show considerable variability, with little consensus on indications and contraindications. This lack of consensus may reflect a lack of clarity regarding ECLS utility. Additionally, it may reveal the necessity for individualized, patient-dependent criteria supported by the best evidence available.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Feb 2021
Barotrauma in mechanically-ventilated patients with coronavirus disease 2019: a survey of 38 hospitals in Lombardy, Italy.
The aim was to describe the incidence and risk factors of barotrauma in patients with the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on invasive mechanical ventilation, during the outbreak in our region (Lombardy, Italy). ⋯ Within the limits of a survey, patients with COVID-19 might be at high risk for barotrauma during invasive (and allegedly lung-protective) mechanical ventilation.