The Korean journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · Apr 2012
Outcomes of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for acute respiratory distress syndrome in adults.
Despite improved managements for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), its mortality remains high. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as the final option for the treatment of ARDS unresponsive to conventional measures. This study describes our experiences of venovenous ECMO support for the treatment of ARDS. ⋯ The outcome of venovenous ECMO support for the treatment of ARDS was suboptimal. Further improvements in outcomes should be made through the accumulation of experience and establishment of a standardized protocol for the management of ECMO.