scholarly journals The Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 890-897
Author(s):  
Dini Ardiyani ◽  
Zen Ahmad

Acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome are characterized by rapid-onset respiratory failure following a variety of direct and indirect insults to the parenchyma or vasculature of the lungs. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a form of extracorporeal life support where an external artificial circulator carries venous blood from the patient to a gas exchange device (oxygenator) where blood becomes enriched with oxygen and has carbon dioxide removed. This blood then re-enters the patients circulation. The potential advantages of ECMO over conventional manajement may extend beyond its role in supporting patients with ARDS. ECMO may facilitate and enhance the application of lung-protective ventilation by minimizing ventilator-induced lung injury.

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 953-960
Author(s):  
Dini Ardiyani ◽  
Zen Ahmad

Acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome are characterized by rapid-onset respiratory failure following a variety of direct and indirect insults to the parenchyma or vasculature of the lungs. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a form of extracorporeal life support where an external artificial circulator carries venous blood from the patient to a gas exchange device (oxygenator) where blood becomes enriched with oxygen and has carbon dioxide removed. This blood then re-enters the patients circulation. The potential advantages of ECMO over conventional manajement may extend beyond its role in supporting patients with ARDS. ECMO may facilitate and enhance the application of lung-protective ventilation by minimizing ventilator-induced lung injury.


Author(s):  
Zbigniew Putowski ◽  
Anna Szczepańska ◽  
Marcelina Czok ◽  
Łukasz J. Krzych

The recent development in extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has created new therapeutic opportunities for critically ill patients. An interest in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), the pinnacle of ECLS techniques, has recently increased, as for the last decade, we have observed improvements in the survival of patients suffering from severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) while on ECMO. Although there is a paucity of conclusive data from clinical research regarding extracorporeal oxygenation in COVID-19 patients, the pathophysiology of the disease makes veno-venous ECMO a promising option.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-155
Author(s):  
Christine Hartner ◽  
Jacqueline Ochsenreither ◽  
Kenneth Miller ◽  
Michael Weiss

BackgroundAcute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by an acute, diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to increased alveolar capillary permeability, increased lung weight, and loss of aerated lung tissue (Fan, Brodie, & Slutsky, 2018). Primary treatment for ARDS is artificial mechanical ventilation (AMV) (Wu, Huang, Wu, Wang, & Lin, 2016). Given recent advances in technology, the use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) to treat severe ARDS is growing rapidly (Combes et al., 2014).ObjectiveThis 49-month quantitative, retrospective inpatient EMR chart review compared if cannulation with VV-ECMO up to and including 48 hours of admission and diagnosis in adult patients 30 to 65 years of age diagnosed with ARDS, decreased duration on AMV, as compared to participants who were cannulated after 48 hours of admission and diagnosis with ARDS.MethodsA total of 110 participants were identified as receiving VV-ECMO during the study timeframe. Of the 58 participants who met all inclusion criteria, 39 participants were cannulated for VV-ECMO within 48 hours of admission and diagnosis with ARDS, and 19 participants were cannulated with VV-ECMO after 48 hours of admission and diagnosis with ARDS.ResultsData collected identified no statistically significant (p < 0.579) difference in length of days on AMV between participant groups.ConclusionsFurther studies are needed to determine if earlier initiation of VV-ECMO in adult patients with ARDS decrease time on AMV.Implications for NursingAlthough the results related to length of time on AMV did not produce statistical significance, the decreased duration of AMV in the participants who were cannulated within 48 hours (21 days vs. 27 days) may support several benefits associated with this participant population including increased knowledge of healthcare providers, decreased lung injury, earlier discharge which decreases hospital and patient cost, ability for patients to communicate sooner, decreased risk of pulmonary infection, decreased length of stay, decreased cost, and improved patient and family satisfaction.


2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 747-762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Summer Paolone

Despite advances in mechanical ventilation, severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates ranging from 26% to 58%. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a modified cardiopulmonary bypass circuit that serves as an artificial membrane lung and blood pump to provide gas exchange and systemic perfusion for patients when their own heart and lungs are unable to function adequately. ECMO is a complex network that provides oxygenation and ventilation and allows the lungs to rest and recover from respiratory failure while minimizing iatrogenic ventilator-induced lung injury. In critical care settings, ECMO is proven to improve survival rates and outcomes in patients with severe ARDS. This review defines severe ARDS; describes the ECMO circuit; and discusses recent research, optimal use of the ECMO circuit, limitations of therapy including potential complications, economic impact, and logistical factors; and discusses future research considerations.


Perfusion ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 026765912092563
Author(s):  
Sudhir Krishnan ◽  
Guramrinder Singh Thind ◽  
Mona Soliman ◽  
Leslie Tolle ◽  
Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila ◽  
...  

Introduction: An upsurge of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use–associated lung injury has been reported in the United States. The potential role of extracorporeal life support in e-cigarette, or vaping, product use–associated lung injury merits consideration. Case report: We present a case of vaping-induced severe acute respiratory distress syndrome that was salvaged with extracorporeal life support and had excellent recovery. Discussion: The mechanistic reasons for the sudden outbreak of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use–associated lung injury are under active investigation. A predominantly diffuse, bilateral pattern of lung injury has been reported, with some cases meeting the criteria for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. To date, 68 deaths from e-cigarette, or vaping, product use–associated lung injury have been confirmed by the centers of disease control. However, resolution of lung injury has been reported in most cases, thereby justifying candidacy for extracorporeal life support, if required. Conclusion: Extracorporeal life support can be successfully utilized as a bridge to recovery in vaping-induced severe acute respiratory distress syndrome.


Author(s):  
Cara Agerstrand ◽  
Andrew Pellet

This chapter explains the utilization of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Venovenous ECMO provides respiratory support and is the most common ECMO configuration used during ARDS. Patient selection is of the utmost importance for successful use of ECMO. Patients being considered for venovenous ECMO for ARDS should meet criteria for severe ARDS. Best guidance can be taken from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization recommendations and the multicenter Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome trial. The main contraindication to ECMO is any condition or organ dysfunction that would limit the overall benefit of ECMO, such as severe brain injury, metastatic cancer, or decompensated cirrhosis. Once the ECMO circuit is operational, ventilator settings must be optimized to protect the injured lungs by adhering to an ultra-lung-protective “lung rest” strategy.


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