Successful implementation of prophylactic veno-venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in high-risk trauma surgery: A case report

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly utilized in trauma care, yet its elective use during high-risk surgeries remains unreported. We report a successful instance of prophylactic ECMO support via a Veno-Venoarterial (V-VA) configuration during high-risk surgery in a patient with...

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Published in:	Perfusion p. 2676591231220832
Main Authors:	Chico, Juan I, Gomez, Vanesa, Freita, Santiago, Rivas, María D, Mosquera, David, Menor, Eva M, Piñon, Miguel A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 05-12-2023
Subjects:	trauma hybrid mode elective extracorporeal membrane oxygenation venous-venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation extracorporeal membrane oxygenation trauma prophylactic extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
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Summary:	Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly utilized in trauma care, yet its elective use during high-risk surgeries remains unreported. We report a successful instance of prophylactic ECMO support via a Veno-Venoarterial (V-VA) configuration during high-risk surgery in a patient with extensive trauma, including severe thoracic damage and a highly unstable thoracic spine fracture. V-VA ECMO prevented complications such as hemodynamic and respiratory collapse associated with chest compression during the surgical procedure, as the patient should be in a prone position. The potential of ECMO as prophylactic support in high-risk surgery amongst trauma patients underscores a novel application of this technology. Complex configurations must be evaluated to avoid associated ECMO complications. Our case highlights the potential of prophylactic ECMO hybrid modes, indicating their safe application during high-risk procedures in select trauma patients.
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ISSN:	0267-6591 1477-111X
DOI:	10.1177/02676591231220832