Prone position during ECMO in patients with COVID-19 in Morocco: Case series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The main manifestation of COVID-19 pneumonia is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which in some cases can be more severe, requiring Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) to ensure hemostasis. Despite support from Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, some patients may remain hypoxemic. One possible therapeutic procedure for these patients is the application of the prone position (PP).

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of VV-ECMO on arterial oxygenation and compliance of the respiratory system in mechanically ventilated patients with refractory hypoxemia. The secondary objective was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of prone position for ECMO.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the

SUBMITTER: Oujidi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8403004 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature