Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Oct 2018
Case ReportsSuccessful Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Status Asthmaticus in a Woman With a Periviable Pregnancy.
Status asthmaticus is a severe asthma exacerbation with persistent airway obstruction despite standard therapy. Use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as rescue therapy in pregnancy is exceedingly rare. We describe a case of ECMO for treatment of status asthmaticus in woman with a periviable pregnancy culminating in a term delivery. ⋯ Venovenous ECMO can be used successfully for status asthmaticus during a periviable pregnancy and enable delivery at term.